A test that provides counts of leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelets, hematocrit, and hemoglobin in a patient's blood is known as a ___.

Leukocytes are ___ which circulate in the blood stream.

This component in blood clumps and forms clots in blood vessel injuries.

The most frequently used vein to draw blood is the ___.

The process of puncturing a vein to withdraw blood from a patient is known as ___.

The proportion of red blood cells compared to the amount of liquid plasma in blood.

The purple structures in this blood smear are ___.

The small purple dots in this blood smear are ___.

A blood smear shows abnormally high numbers of white blood cells. This may indicate ___.

A low level of red blood cells OR a low level of hematocrit can indicate ___.

A doctor who specializes in research, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders is a ___.

The chemical reactions that create energy from molecules is known as ___.

Glucose, electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine levels can all be found in a ___.

The body uses this simple sugar for energy.

A BMP shows abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood. This might indicate ___.

These nutrients move nutrients and waste through the body, ensure water balance, and keep cells functioning properly.

Elevated levels of BUN and creatinine may indicate this organ is not functioning properly.

This lipid is found in cell membranes, vitamins, steriods, and foods.

Cholestrol found in your body comes from these two places.

Foods with ___ can contribute to high levels of LDL cholestrol.

Meat, cheese, diary, butter, and fried foods have ___ fats that are solid at room temperature and can increase LDL cholestrol.

These fats are liquid at room temperature and include cooking oils, nuts, seeds, and fresh avacado.

This lipoprotein takes cholestrol through the blood to the cells.

This lipoprotein is responsible for removing cholestrol from the blood and taking it to the liver to be broken down.

Too much of this lipoprotein circulating through the blood can lead to plaque in the arteries.

If you want to decrease your LDL you should...