The Blood

Albumin

Dissolved protein substance in plasma

Transports fatty substances

Gamma globulins

Dissolved protein substance in plasma

Acts as antibodies

Fibrinogen

Dissolved protein substance in plasma

Clotting protein

Granulocyte

Type of white blood cell

Have granules in cytoplasm

Agranulocyte

Type of white blood cell

Do not have granules in cytoplasm

Basophil

Type of granulocyte

Release histamine and heparin to damaged tissue

Eosinophil

Type of granulocyte

Destroy parasites and increase during allergic reactions

Neutrophil

Type of granulocyte

Engulf foreign material and dead cells via phagocytosis

Monocyte

Type of agranulocyte

Engulf foreign and damaged cells via phagocytosis

Lymphocyte

Type of agranulocyte

Provide protection during the immune response

Platelets

Fragments of larger cells that have broken apart

Critical to blood clotting

Humoral immunity

Production of B lymphocytes/cells

B cells produce antibodies

Cellular immunity

Produce T lymphocytes/cells and natural killer cells

Cytotoxic and physically attack pathogens