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| The fraction of blood that is red blood cells, typically 45% |
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| The process by which white blood cells move in and out of blood vessels |
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| Ability of white blood cells to react to damaged cells (due to chemical leaks) |
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| Most numerous white blood cells, phagocytes esp. bacteria and fungi |
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| Least numerous white blood cells, histamine |
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| Largest white blood cells, macrophages, chronic infections |
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| Stem cell responsible for hematopoiesis |
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| Hormone that controls the rate of erythrocyte production |
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| Hormone that controls the rate of leukocytes |
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| Hormone that accelerates the production of platelets |
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| Process of blood-clotting |
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