some 18A and 18B

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Across
  1. 6. 90% water with over 100 dissolved solutes
  2. 7. contain histamine and heparin
  3. 10. RBC formation
  4. 12. contains specific granules
  5. 13. afford protection against infection and other diseases; least abundant of the formed elements
  6. 16. function in specific immunity
  7. 17. increase during a bacterial infection
  8. 18. increase during viral infections
Down
  1. 1. another term for platelets
  2. 2. protein that binds reversibly with oxygen and carbon dioxide
  3. 3. function in allergic reactions and asthma
  4. 4. low blood oxygen carrying capacity
  5. 5. major contributing cells to blood viscosity
  6. 8. too many RBCs
  7. 9. lacks specific granules
  8. 11. triggers erythropoiesis
  9. 14. white blood cells
  10. 15. stimulates RBC formation