Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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The relationship between following observations: 5% of red blood cells were reticulocytes, the presence of polycythemia and a hematocrit of 65%.
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Erythrocytes are also known as red blood cells (RBCs) and they serve as transporters of the respiratory gases in the human body. Erythrocytes are the most abundant cells in the human body. Red blood cells are the only class of blood cells that are not circular in shape and possess a biconcave disc shape.
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