In a centrifuged blood sample, the buffy coat situated between the formed elements and the plasma contains ________
A) leukocytes and erythrocytes
B) platelets and erythrocytes
C) leukocytes and platelets
D) erythrocytes only
E) leukocytes only
C
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A) motor. B) transverse. C) efferent. D) ascending. E) descending.
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What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. energy D. hydrogen E. carbon dioxide