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Lymphocytes, one of the types of ________ blood cells, are produced in the lymph nodes.

White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are produced in the stomach and are divided into several different types.

A differential white blood cell count (“diff”) is done using a microscope with a bright light and ________ × magnification with an oil immersion slide.

When carrying carbon dioxide (a waste product) from the body back to the lungs where it can be expelled with exhalation, hemoglobin is called oxyhemoglobin.

The biconcave disk shape of healthy red blood cells provides increased surface area for ________.

Veins carry blood toward the heart, and arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Hematology is the study of the muscles involved in blood production.

A low white blood count (WBC) count may indicate a(n) ________.

After a lancet is used, it should immediately be placed in a(n) ________ to prevent needlesticks.

Which of the following would be expected with increased rate of reticulocytes?