Chapter 24a

Albumin

the most common protein found in plasma [toggle]

Antigen

a substance that provokes the immune system [toggle]

Basophils

the least common white blood cell; plays a role in allergic reactions [toggle]

Blasts

cells formed from stem cells during the differentiation process that will, in turn, produce mature blood cells [toggle]

Clotting factors

the proteins that make up the clotting cascade, identified by roman numerals [toggle]

Coagulation

the process of forming a blood clot [toggle]

Complete blood count (CBC)

a laboratory test that evaluates the amount of cells and hemoglobin in the blood [toggle]

Differentiation

the process of stem and precursor cells developing into mature cells [toggle]

Chapter 24a: Flashcards

Albumin the most common protein found in plasma [toggle]	Antigen a substance that provokes the immune system [toggle]	Basophils the least common white blood cell; plays a role in allergic reactions [toggle]	Blasts cells formed from stem cells during the differentiation process that will, in turn, produce mature blood cells [toggle]
Clotting factors the proteins that make up the clotting cascade, identified by roman numerals [toggle]	Coagulation the process of forming a blood clot [toggle]	Complete blood count (CBC) a laboratory test that evaluates the amount of cells and hemoglobin in the blood [toggle]	Differentiation the process of stem and precursor cells developing into mature cells [toggle]