05: The Cardiovascular System

heart

heart

blood vessel

blood vessel

arterie

capillaries

vein

vein

blood

aorta

plaque, fatty substance

slow

main protein in the blood; helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels

A group of proteins in the blood that play an important role in the immune system

clotting proteins found in plasma

clear, pale yellow plasma fluid

red blood cells. main function is to transport oxygen to the tissues of the body

A hormone produced in the kidneys that promotes the production of erythrocytes in the bone marrow

white blood cells. involved in supporting the immune system and defending the body against infective organisms and foreign substances

most common type of white blood cell. these cells are phagocytes

least common type of white blood cell. responsible for the histamines that cause symptoms of allergic reactions

type of white blood cell. these cells destroy some parasites and play a major role in allergic reactions

neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. these all have small granules containing proteins. more of these are produced when a serious infection occurs

identify foreign substances and invaders in the body and produce antibodies that target them. T cells and B cells are examples of lymphocytes

largest type of white blood cells. these are phagocytes

B cells change into these when needed to fight infection. Plasma cells make immunoglobulins to help the body attack the offending germs

large cells in bone marrow that produce platelets

immature red blood cells

any substance that the body regards as foreign

the body’s attempt to stop or control bleeding. E.G. automatically constricting an injured blood vessel and initiating coagulation

process of blood clotting

web-like material made from fibrinogen that aids in blood clotting and scab formation