Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-White blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-White blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin

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Basophil is a type of white blood cell that contains granules that stain blue and is associated with the release of histamine and heparin.

Answer: I
 Eosinophil is a type of white blood cell that contains granules that stain red-orange and is involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasitic infections.

Answer: J
 Erythrocyte is a red blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.

Answer: K
 Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Answer: L
 Fibrin is a protein that forms a network of fibers during blood clotting, resulting in the formation of a solid clot to prevent excessive bleeding.

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