Lesson 13 review - blood and lymphatic system

RBCs contain a protein called ______ that carries oxygen to all cells and removes carbon dioxide.

Erythrocytes are _____

RBCs and WBCs are transported through a watery substance in our blood vessels known as ______.

New RBCs are created by ______. 

A few million new RBCs are made each second ina process called hematopoiesis

WBCs are also called ______.

WBCs remove foreign particles, ______, and help prevent disease.

Which components of our blood helps it clot (coagulation) ?

Which blood type is considered the universal donor because it lacks the specific antigens that other blood types make antibodies to attack against?

The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials and transports _____.

Lymph vessels are located in all body tissues except the ______ and placenta.

Lymph nodes, located in clusters along the path of lymph vessels, are biological filters that remove _________ from the body.

Doctors inspect lymph nodes because they may swell during ______ . 

The WBCs that recognize foreign antigens and respond by producing antibodies and enzymes to kill the bacteria or virus, which are primarily located in the lymph.

Movement of the _____ surrounding lymph vessels keeps lymph flowing.