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name the three formed elements in the blood
erythrocytes, thrombocytes, and leukocytes
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the function of erythrocyte
to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
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how many eyrthrocytes are in the body
5 million
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the life span of erythocytes
80 to 120 days
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the main fuction of leukocytes
the bodys main defence against pathogens
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how manny leukocytes are found in the body
8,000
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name the 5 types of leukocytes
neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, lymphocytes
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state the function of thrombocytes
play important role in blood clotting
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how many thrombocytes are found in the body
200,000 to 500,000
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name the four blood types
a, b, ab,o
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state the three functions of the lymphatic system
transports protiens and fluids , protects body against pathogens, serves as a pathway for the absorbtion of fats
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name the three accessory organs of the lymphatic system
speen, tonsils, thymus
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aggulatination
the clumping together of bloodcells that are incompatible
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allergy
reaction to a substance that is usually harmless
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antibodys
protien substance produced in the body in responce to an invading foriegn substance
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