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WorksheetsCh. 10 Words not easily broken down
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Platelets
Tiny cell fragments in your blood that help with clotting and are crucial for stopping bleeding when you're injured.
Large cells responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.
White blood cells that fight infections and diseases.
Cells that produce antibodies to protect the body.
anemia (ă-NĒ-mē-ă)
What is anemia?Reduction in number of erythrocytes.
Increase in number of leukocytes.
Decrease in hemoglobin concentration.
Increase in platelet count.
serum (SĒR-ŭm)
Clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot has formed.
A type of white blood cell involved in immune response.
A solid component of blood that helps in clotting.
A hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar.
sepsis (SEP-sĭs)
A toxic condition due to the spread of bacteria or their toxins from an infection.
A viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
A chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints.
A condition caused by a deficiency of red blood cells.
anaphylaxis (an-ă-fĭ-LAK-sĭs)
A mild allergic reaction that does not require treatment.
An exaggerated reaction to a previously encountered antigen that can lead to anaphylactic shock.
A common cold that affects the respiratory system.
A chronic condition that causes inflammation in the skin.
ischemia (is-KĒ-mē-ă)
Condition of deficient blood flow due to a constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel.
Excessive blood flow leading to swelling and inflammation.
A condition where blood vessels are completely blocked, causing tissue death.
A temporary increase in blood flow to a specific area of the body.
Coronary
Blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart.
Nerves that control heart rate and rhythm.
Muscles that contract to pump blood throughout the body.
phlebotomist (flĕ-BŎT-ō-mĭst)
A medical professional who performs surgeries.
A specially trained person who draws blood or injects IV fluids.
A nurse who administers vaccinations.
A doctor who specializes in blood disorders.
immunodeficiency (im-yŭ-nō-dĕ-FISH-ĕn-sē)
A condition characterized by an overactive immune response leading to allergies.
A deficiency in the immune response caused by immune system dysfunction brought on by disease or immune suppressive drugs.
An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy cells.
A temporary immune response due to vaccination.
Aneurysm
Localized dilation of the wall of a blood vessel.
A type of blood clot that forms in veins.
A condition characterized by high blood pressure.
An inflammation of the blood vessel walls.
