October 19, 2025
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Allergic Reaction
An allergy is an individual’s unique hypersensitivity to certain allergens•…
Physiology of Blood Clotting
Injured blood vessels constrict to decrease blood flow and a…
Lymphoid tissues
Lymphoid tissues and lymphoid organs are involved in immune response•…
Lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are pieces of encapsulated lymphoid tissue• Nodes are…
Lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic vessels have a beginning and an end point– They…
Plasma
Plasma is the liquid component of blood– It is a…
Thrombocytes
Thrombocytes (platelets) are cell fragments– They begin in the red…
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes make up 25-33% of leukocytes– They are agranulocytes, with…
Leukocytes
Leukocytes are white blood cells (WBCs)– leuk/o- = white– -cyte…
Erythrocytes
Erythrocytes are red blood cells (RBCs)– They are the most…
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