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Blood Cells
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/25/2010

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Red Blood Cells
Definition
Contain hemoglobin, which combines with oxygen.
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A Bloods Hematocrit
Definition
Is normally 45% cells and 55% plasma
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The average count
Definition
Ranges from approximately 4 to 6 million cells per micoliter of blood.
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Controls the rate of red blood cell formation. The kidneys make it. It is also a hormone.
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White Blood Cells
Definition
Normal total counts vary from 5,000 to 10,000 cells per micoliter of blood.
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A differential white blood cell count
Definition
Indicates the percentages of various types of leukocytes.
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Plasma Proteins
Definition
Albumins, Globulins, Fibrinogen
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Bicarbonate Ions
Definition
Are important in maintaining the osmotic pressure and pH of plasma.
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An Embolus
Definition
Is a clot or fragment of a clot that moves in a vessel.
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