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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/15/2010

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Red Blood Cells
Definition
Contain hemoglobin, which combines with oxygen.
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A red blood hematocrit is normally 45% cells and 55% plasma
Definition
The average count ranges from approximately 4 to 6 million cells per microliter of blood.
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Controls the rate of blood cell formation. *The kidneys make it, and its a hormone*
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Normal Total White Blood Cell Count
Definition
Varys from 5,00 to 10,00 cells per microliter of blood.
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Plasma Proteins
Definition
Albumins, Globulins, Fibrinogen
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Bicarbonate ions
Definition
Are important in maintaining the osmotic pressure and pH of plasma.
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An embolus
Definition
Is a clot or fragment of a clot that moves in a vessel.
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