The light-colored layer of leukocytes and platelets that forms on the top of the red blood cell layer when a sample of blood is centrifuged or allowed to stand undisturbed is called the ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


buffy coat

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The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every ____, beginning at age 50

A) 10 years B) 5 years C) 3 years D) year

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