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- 1. Blood transports substances and maintains ______ within the body.
- 3. a leukocyte that lacks a granular cytoplasm.
- 7. The molecule attached to red blood cells that combines with Oxygen.
- 8. The main functions of red blood cells include transporting oxygen and picking up _________.
- 9. composes about 55% of blood and contains water, proteins, and amino acids.
- 10. Describes a blood cell that is love in oxygen and appears "bluish red."
- 12. Describes the shape of red blood cells.
- 15. Another word for white blood cells.
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- 2. Describes a blood cell that has plenty of oxygen and is bright red in color.
- 4. a leukocyte that has a granular cytoplasm.
- 5. This mineral is essential for red blood cell production.
- 6. the general function of this cell is to protect the body against disease.
- 11. The scientific name for red blood cells.
- 13. A condition that occurs when there are not enough red blood cells in an individual.
- 14. Blood is considered to be this type of tissue.