Chapter 24d: Flashcards

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Plasma
liquid component of blood [toggle]
Plasma cells
mature B lymphocytes that produce antibodies [toggle]
Plasmin
an enzyme that dissolves blood clots [toggle]
Platelets
blood cells responsible for forming clots to stop bleeding [toggle]
Polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs)
neutrophils [toggle]
Red blood cells (RBCs)
a blood cell containing hemoglobin that carries oxygen throughout the body [toggle]
Reticulocytes
immature red blood cells [toggle]
Thrombocytes
platelets [toggle]
White blood cells (WBCs)
a group of six blood cells that contribute to allergic reactions, fight infections, and attack tumor cells [toggle]