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chapter 15 Blood
Term | Definition |
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Trombopoiesis | Process of platelet production by the bone marrow |
Hematocrit (HCT) | Blood test that indicates the percentage of blood cellsin a sample ofblood; assumed to be the percentage of red blood cells RBCs |
Hemoglobin | Component of the red blood cell to which the oxgyen is attached |
Intrinsic factor | Protein secreted by the stomach that is necessary for the absorption of vitamin |
Leukopiesis | Process of white blood cell WBC production |
Hemopoiesis | Process of blood cell production |
Differntial count | Blood te |