- Erythropoietin stimulates production of more RBCs in the ________
- if the tissues of the _______ sense a drop in oxygen delivery, the hormone_____ released into the bloodstream.
- ________blood cells are responsible for the defense system in the body.
- blood disease that causes reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; and leads to paleness of the skin.
- the passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries, typically accompanying inflammation.
- the white blood cells are formed from the stem cells of the ________
- The biliverdin is converted to ______ an orange pigment that is excreted by the liver into the bile which, in turn, is secreted into the_______
- If oxygen delivery to tissues is reduced, the homeostatic response is to produce more _______ blood cells
- Moderates allergic reactions; defends against parasitic worm infections
- high altitudes ______ red blood cell counts
- when red blood cells die, ______ destroy them in the liver and spleen.
- The heme group is broken down into its components: _______ which served to bind oxygen, and ________which is a green pigment.
- control of red blood cell count is an example of ______ feedback
- The iron is either stored in the liver or enters the blood and is transported to the _______ to be used to produce more hemoglobin.
- Phagocytizes small particles; first-responders at infection site
- As hemoglobin is released, each molecule is broken down into its component parts: four protein chains and four iron-containing groups called ______
- An excessive number of white blood cells is classified ________
- Phagocytizes large particles in tissues
- The kidney hormone that is released in response to oxygen deficiency and then stimulates red blood cell production is called _________
- The stem cells that give rise to all of the formed elements are called _________blank stem cells