Biology Terms Flashcard Set

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lymphocyte

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A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.

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phagocyte

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A type of cell that engulfs and digests foreign particles and pathogens.

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bacteria

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Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites.

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smooth muscle

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Involuntary non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs.

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biconcave disc

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The shape of red blood cells, which increases surface area for gas exchange.

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systemic circulation

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The part of the cardiovascular system that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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plasma

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The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, and waste.

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red blood cells

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Cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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monocytes

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A type of white blood cell that differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells.

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carbaminohaemoglobin

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A compound formed when carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin.