CBC Flashcards
1
Q
WBC
A
WBC fights infection.
2
Q
RBC
A
RBC carries oxygen through the body.
3
Q
MCV
A
Average sizes of the RBCs.
4
Q
MPV
A
Average sizes of the platelets.
5
Q
RDW
A
Variations of sizes of the RBCs.
6
Q
HGB
A
Proteins that carry oxygen.
7
Q
PLTS
A
Sticky cells that form blood clots.
8
Q
MCHC
A
Average amount of Hgb in the RBCs compared to the average size of the RBCs.
9
Q
MCH
A
Average amount of Hgb in each RBCs.
10
Q
HCT
A
Amount of space in the blood that is occupied by the RBCs.