UNIT 1:BLOOD.
1. A clot is small chunk of dried blood that blocks the flow of blood through a blood vessel.
2. If something is compatible, it can exist with or near something else without causing a conflict.
3. Plasma is liquid that contains blood cells.
4. A platelet is a type of blood cell that thickens around the surface of a cut to stop blood loss.
5. A red blood cell is a unit of blood that carries oxygen throughout the body.
6. A transfusion is the process of moving blood from one person into another person who has suffered blood loss.
7. Type A is a blood classification that means the body’s immune system is compatible with molecules on blood cells called A-antigens, but it will fight B-antigens.
8. Type AB is a blood classification that means the body’s immune system is compatible with A- and B- antigens on blood cells.
9. Type B is a blood classification that means the body’s immune system is compatible with molecules on blood cells called B-antigens, but it will fight A-antigens.
10. Type O is a blood classification that means the body’s immune system is not compatible with A- or B-antigens on blood cells.
11. A universal donor is someone who has blood type O, which can be safely received by another person with any blood type.
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Hematopoiesis: production of blood cells.
Erythropoiesis: production of red blood cells.
Hemorrhage: bleeding.
Hemostasis: Blood controlling
