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erythrocytes Flashcards

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erythroblast

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immature red blood cell (RBC)

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erythrocyte

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developed red blood cell (RBC)

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hemoglobin

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iron containing protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells

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oxyhemoglobin

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produces bright red color of blood

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erythropoietin (eh-ri-thruh-poy-tin) (EPO)

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hormone secreted by the kidneys; to stimulate the formation (-poiesis means formation) of RBC

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macrophages

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“eat”/ destroy worn out red blood cells and other bacteria

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bilirubin (bi-luh-roo-bin)

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orange yellow pigment in bile, formed by breakdown of hemoglobin when RBC are destroyed

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