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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| erythrocyte | red blood cells (or hemoglobin) |
| leukocyte | white blood cells |
| thrombocytes | platelets |
| hematopoiesis | the formation of blood from stem cells |
| erythropoietin | a hormone made in the kidneys |
| hemolysis | red blood cells can stay in circulation for up to 120 days (dogs) & 68 days (cats) |
| normocytic | red blood cells are NORMAL in size |
| macrocytic | red blood cells are LARGER in size |
| microcytic | red blood cells are SMALLER in size |
| normochromic | red blood cells are NORMAL in COLOR |
| granulocytes | contains granules & has a segmented nucleus |
| agranulocytes | does not contain granules & has a spherical nucleus |
| neutrophils | has the most granulocytes, eating cells |
| eosinophils | contains pink/red granules; stimulated by allergies/parasites |
| basophils | rarest of white blood cells |