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1. Thrombus: clot in an undamaged vessel

2. Embolism: free-floating blood clot

3. Mononucleosis: highly contagious virus (large amounts of abnormal monocytes and lymphocytes)

4. Anemia: reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

5. Leukemia: uncontrolled production of leukocytes

6. Anemia: one cause of anemia (lack of iron)

1. T Lymphocytes: fight against viral infections and tumors

2. Monocytes: form macrophages; phagocytes

3. B lymphocytes: form plasma cells which synthesize antibodies

4. Neutrophils: most numerous phagocytes, fight bacteria

5. Eosinophils: release chemicals that counteract allergic reactions

6. Basophils: release chemicals that signal other WBC to the site

Functions of Blood:

1. Prevent blood loss

2. Maintain adequate fluid volume

3. Maintain normal pH

Distribution Functions of Blood:

1. Transport oxygen

2. Transport nutrients

3. Maintain body temperature

4. Transport hormones