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20 Cards in this Set
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Eosinophil
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Nucleus has 2 lobes, .contains granules of lysosomal enzymes, functions in attacking parasitic worms
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Neutrophil
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Nucleus is multilobed, functions as a phagocyte, contains fine indistinct granules.
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Erythrocyte
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Transports Co2 and oxygen
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Monocytes
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Largest of the WBCS. Crucial in defense against viruses, associated with chronic infection.
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Basophil
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Contains a U- or an S shaped nucleus, granules stain very dark; releases histamine and heparin.
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Neutrophil
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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
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Monocyte
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White blood cell with dark staining nucleus
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Hemoglobin
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Protein capable of changing shape and color in the presence of O2
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Aggutination
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Adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma.
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Factor VIII
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Lacking in hemophilia type A
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An autoimmune problem involving the thyroid gland
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Graves Disease
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ptuaitary dwarfism
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HYPOsecretion Of GH hormone
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Diabetes Mellitus
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HYPOsecretion of the pancreas
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Addisons disease
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HYPOsecretion of the adrenal cortex
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Acroemgaly
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HYPERsecretion of GH
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The size & shape of a pea;produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands
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Hypophysis
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The gland that controls the flight of fight response
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Adrenal Medulla
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Pancreas
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Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body
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Parathyroid
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Produces a hormone that controls blood levels of calcium and potassium by their removal from bone tissue
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Thyroid
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Produces the bodys major metabolic hormones
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