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Ch. 9 - Blood and Lymphatic Systems Study Guide/Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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Blood is made up of __________ and _________ (formed elements) suspended in _______________ (liquid portion).

A

blood cells
platelets
plasma

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The 4 functions of blood:

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transport materials
regulates pH
prevents excessive blood loss
fights infection

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3
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define viscosity

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thickness of a fluid compared with water

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4
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All blood cells are . . .

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formed by cells in the red bone marrow

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5
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name the process of RBC formation

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hematopoiesis

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The 3 main types of blood cells:

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red blood cells (RBCs) - erythrocytes
white blood cells (WBCs) - leukocytes
platelets - thrombocytes

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7
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Name 3 characteristics of RBCs

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tiny, biconcave disks that transport oxygen
no nuclei
contain hemoglobin

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8
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hemoglobin is composed of these 2 parts:

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heme - iron containing pigment

globin - a protein

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9
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hemoglobin transports oxygen and helps get rid of :

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CO2

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10
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What is the average lifespan of RBCs

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120 days

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11
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What are the 5 types of WBCs

A 
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
lymphocytes
monocytes
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12
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Name 2 characteristics of WBCs

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colorless

have to be stained to distinguish from each other

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13
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WBCs are also characterized by the . . .

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shape of their nucleus
presence or absence of granules
size of the cells

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14
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Name the 2 categories of WBCs

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granulocytes (with granules)

agranulocytes (without granules)

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Name the 3 granulocytes:

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neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils

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16
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Name 3 characteristics of neutrophils

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most abundant leukocyte
nucleus with 2-5 lobes
lavender-staining granules in cytoplasm

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17
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neutrophils are also the 1st to respond to . . .

A

tissue damage

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18
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phagocytosis:

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engulf bacteria and debris

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19
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Name 3 characteristics of eosinophils

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bilobed nucleus
red-staining granules in cytoplasm
destroy parasitic worms

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20
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eosinophils also reduce inflammation by . . .

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neutralizing histamine

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21
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eosinophil #’s increase dramatically during . . .

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allergic reaction

parasitic worm infestations

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22
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Name 2 characteristics of basophils

A

least numerous

blue-staining granules in cytoplasm

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23
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When tissues are damaged and in allergic reaction, basophils release . . .

A

histamine

heparin

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24
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histamine does what -

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dilates blood vessels

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25
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heparin does what -

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inhibits clot formation

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26
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Name 2 granulocytes

A

lymphocytes

monocytes

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27
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Name 3 characteristics of lymphocytes

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found in lymph tissue
smallest WBC
round nucleus with little cytoplasm

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28
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Some lymphocytes are __________ and attack bacteria and viruses (T cells)

A

phagocytic

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29
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Some lymphocytes ________________ (B cells)

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produce antibodies

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30
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Lymphocytes have an active role in _____________

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phagocytosis

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31
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Name 2 characteristics of thrombocytes (platelets)

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small disc-shaped fragments of very large cells called megakaryocytes
no hemoglobin

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32
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Platelets are essential for the normal . . .

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clotting (coagulation) of blood

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33
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The average platelet count ranges from:

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250,000 to 500,000 per cubic milliliter of blood

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34
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What is plasma?

A

straw-colored fluid of the blood

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35
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Name 2 characteristics of plasma

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produced in the liver

over 90% water (the rest are solutes)

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36
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The most abundant solutes are. . .

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protein solutes

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37
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Name 3 major groups of plasma proteins

A

albumin
globulins
fibrinogen

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38
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What does albumin do?

A

maintains normal blood pressure and blood volume

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39
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What are the 3 types of globulins?

A

alpha
beta
gamma

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40
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In what does fibrinogen play a vital role?

A

coagulation

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41
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Blood types are determined by the . . .

A

presence or absence of antigens on the membranes of RBCs

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42
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Name the 4 blood types

A

A, B, AB, O

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43
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Blood types are based on the presence or absence of

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antigen A or antigen B

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44
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Blood transfusions must be made using only . . .

A

compatible blood types

45
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Transfused RBCs ________________________

that reacts with the antibodies of the recipient’s blood.

A

must not have an antigen

46
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If the wrong blood type is transfused, the introduced ___________, will be recognized as foreign and attacked by _________________.

A

antigen

antibodies

47
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When the wrong blood type is transfused, this causes the RBCs to ______________ and plug small blood vessels, depriving tissues of _____________ and __________ which can be fatal.

A

clump together
nutrients
oxygen

48
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What is hemostasis?

A

Stoppage of bleeding

49
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3 processes of hemostasis

A

vascular spasm
platelet plug formation
blood clotting

50
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albumin

A

plasma protein

helps maintain blood pressure and blood volume

51
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anaphylaxis

A

life threatening reaction to an antigen

52
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anisocytosis

A

inequality of RBC size

53
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antibodies

A

produced in response to pathogens

54
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antigens

A

usually a protein that causes formation of an antibody

55
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basophil

A

granulocytic WBC, granules stain blue

56
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bilirubin

A

orange-yellow pigment of bile formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin

57
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coagulation

A

clotting of blood

58
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eosinophil

A

granulocytic
bilobed WBC
red-staining granules

59
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fibrinogen

A

plasma proteins

clots blood

60
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hemoglobin

A

complex protein-iron compound that carries oxygen

61
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septicemia

A

systemic infection from pathogens in blood

62
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hemorrhage

A

loss of a large amount of blood in a short period of time

63
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heparin

A

anti-clotting factor

64
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leukocyte

A

WBC

65
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monocyte

A

agranulocyte
largest WBC
u-shaped nucleus

66
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neutrophil

A

granulocyte
nucleus 2-5 lobes
granules stain lavender

67
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poikilocyosis

A

irregular-shaped RBCs

68
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platelet

A

thrombocyte - clotting cell

69
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thrombus

A

clot

70
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pancytopenia

A

reduction in all types of blood cells

71
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anemia is . . .

A

decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood

most common blood disorder

72
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Characteristics of sickle-cell anemia

A

abnormal RBCs shaped like a sickle
inherited
usually in people of African descent

73
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leukemia is . . .

A

a group of cancers of the red bone marrow cells that form WBCs
excess production of WBCs

74
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treatment for leukemia . . .

A

chemotherapy

bone marrow transplant from a compatible donor

75
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polycythemia vera characteristics

A

abnormal increase in RBCs, granulocytes, and thrombocytes

blood becomes very thick - viscous

76
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multiple myeloma characteristics

A

malignant plasma cell neoplasm

too many plasma cells that replace bone marrow and destroy bone

77
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Coomb’s test

A

blood test on Rh- women to detect the presence of antibodies for Rh incompatibility

78
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hematocrit (Hct) testing

A

% of RBCs

79
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hemoglobin (Hgb) tests

A

oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

part of CBC

80
Q

The immune system consists of:

A 
bone marrow
thymus
lymph nodes
spleen
lymphatic vessels
81
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Immunity is a state of being . . .

A

resistant to or protected from a disease

82
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What are lymph nodes?

A

lymphatic tissue

83
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Where are lymph nodes located?

A

cervical
submandibular
axillary
inguinal – regions

84
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Where is the thymus located?

A

near the mediastinum (middle of chest)

85
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The thymus secretes a hormone . . .

A

thymosin

86
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What does thymosin do?

A

stimulates red bone marrow cells to produce T-cells

87
Q

List 5 characteristics of the spleen

A 
located in the LUQ
largest lymphatic organ
filters blood
stores blood
produces lymphocytes
88
Q

Tonsils are the first line of defense against _________ entering through the ____________________.

A

pathogens

nose or mouth

89
Q

Define lymphoma

A

lymphoid tissue neoplasm (abnormal tissue) that is typically malignant

90
Q

Burkitt’s lymphoma characteristics

A

malignant neoplasm in the jaw

seen chiefly in Central Africa

91
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Hodgkin’s lymphoma characteristics

A

progressive, painless enlargement of a malignant tumor
typically noted first in the cervical region
males affected twice as often as females

92
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mononucleosis characteristics

A

caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
benign, acute infection of B cells
lasts 1-3 weeks
causes splenomegaly

93
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CBC

A

complete blood count

94
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eos

A

eosinophils

95
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Hgb

A

hemoglobin

96
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Hct

A

hematocrit

97
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HDL

A

high-density lipoprotein

98
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LDL

A

low-density lipoprotein

99
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lymph

A

lymphocytes

100
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mono

A

monocytes

101
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poly

A

polymorphonuclear leukocyte

102
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PT

A

prothrombin time

103
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PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

104
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segs

A

segmented neutrophils

105
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CMV

A

cytomegalovirus

106
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EBV

A

Epstein-Barr virus

107
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neutrophils are also known as . . .

A

segs or polys

108
Q

Bands are ___________ neutrophils

A

immature

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