Cardiovascular System Vocabulary: Blood
Please research the terms below and give definitions for each in YOUR OWN WORDS. Copy and
paste answers straight from the internet will receive no credit! If the definition is given, fill in
the blank with the correct associated term.
Word
Erythrocyte
Definition
Process of creating new blood cells.
Leukocytes
The “liquid” portion of blood.
Platelets
Fibrinogen
Waste product produced from destruction of
red blood cells via liver.
Hemoglobin
Hemostasis
Thrombin
An antigen marker found on the surface of
blood cells with Rh+ blood.