Match the terms concerning red blood cells with their correct meanings:
-Increase in numbers of large cells

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Macrocytosis is an increase in the size of red blood cells.

Answer: H
 Microcytosis is a decrease in the size of red blood cells.

Answer: A
 Erythropoiesis is the process of producing red blood cells.

Answer: C
 Erythroblast is an immature red blood cell.

Answer: D
 Hypochromic refers to red blood cells that have a decreased amount of hemoglobin and appear paler than usual.

Answer: E
 Poikilocytosis refers to abnormal shapes of red blood cells.

Answer: F
 Polycythemia vera is a bone marrow disorder that results in an overproduction of red blood cells.

Answer: B
 Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells.

Match the Terms Concerning Red Blood Cells with Their Correct