Cardiovascular

Plasma- the fluid in which other parts of the blood are suspended. Hemoglobin- is the oxygen-carrying protein in blood. Arteries- arteries have thick elastic walls that contain smooth muscle fibers. Capillaries- are small vessels that carry blood between arterioles and vessels called venules. Veins- the blood vessels that return blood to the heart are called veins .Platelets- are cells that prevent the body's loss of blood. Lymph- is the clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells. Lymphocytes- are specialized white blood cells that provide the body with immunity and protect the body against pathogens. Blood Pressure- is a measure of an amount of force that the blood places on the walls of blood vessels, particularly large arteries as it is pumped through the body. Congenital- a condition that is present at is said to be congenital. Anemia- is a condition in which the ability of the blood to carry oxygen is reduced. Leukemia- is a form of cancer in which anyone of the different types of white blood cells is produced excessively and abnormally. Hodgkin's Disease- is a type of cancer that affects the lymph tissue found in lymph nodes and the spleen. Hemophilia- an inherited disorder in which the blood does not properly form