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Down: 1) The ratio of the volume of blood cells (RBCs) to the total volume of blood. 2) A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the blood stream to another to effect physiological activity such as growth or metabolism.4) A small colorless disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus found in large numbers in blood and are involved in clotting (coagulation).5) An abnormally increased concentration of hemoglobin in blood, through either reduction of plasma volume or increase in RBC numbers.7) Any of a group of corticosteroids, such as aldosterone, that are involved with maintaining the salt balance in the body.8) The medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine.10) A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the blood stream to lodge in a vessel.13) Secretes the hormone "oxytocin" which increases uterine contractions and "antidiuretic hormone" (ADH) which increases reabsorption of water by the tubules of the kidneys.14) Any of the trophic hormones; one that is secreted by an endocrine gland and targets another such gland. 17) Also known as Type 1 , insulin-dependent, and juvenile diabetes. A condition that occues when the body cannot use glucose normally.20) The production of RBCs.21) The stopping of a flow of blood. 22) The time taken for the quanity of a drug to be 1/2 used or other substance deposited into a living organism. 26) White blood cell.29) Most adundant protein in human blood plasma. Maintains blood pressure and a normal acid-base level in the blood.31) Condition in which the body does not haveenough healthy RBCs. Across: 3) Liquid part of blood that makes up 55% of blood volume. 6) The RBCs, WBCs, and platelets found in whole blood. 9) A cell that bears receptors for a hormone, drug, or other signaling molecule, or is the focus of contact by a virus, phagocyt, nerve fiber, etc.11) Responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.12) The branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones. 15) A noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visisble as a swelling at the front of the neck, that is often associated with iodine deficiency.16) A blood clot formed within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow. 18) A hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of RBCs in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues. 19) Any of a number of substances in plasma that are involved in the clotting process.23) Having the effect of inhibiting the coagulation of blood. 24) Secretes hormones that influence growth, sexual development, skin pigmentation, thryoid function, and adrenocoritcal function.25) A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor. 27) Reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood. 28) Also known as Type 2 diabetes. A condition in which the kidneys are unable to conserve water. Characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine.29) Endocrine gland located atop the kidneys that produces and releases steroid hormones such as cortisol.30) The process of clotting.32) Any of a group of corticosteroids that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.33) Red blood cell.34) Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream. 35) Condition in which blood vessesl spasm, leading to vasoconstriction.
 

 

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