Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 6RFT
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The white blood cells (WBC) defend the body against the pathogens and foreign substances. The WBC cells are produced from the stem cells. The stem cells produce the monocytes and the leukocytes. The stem cells are also responsible for the production of lymphocytes.
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Ch. 20 - The five figures to the right are labeled a...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2RFTCh. 20 - Prob. 3RFTCh. 20 - The most abundant proteins in blood are (a)...Ch. 20 - 5. The major classes of white blood cells...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 20 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 20 - Prob. 8RFTCh. 20 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 20 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 20 - 11. Platelets are
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