Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Undifferentiated cells that divide and give rise to all formed elements.

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to divide and give rise to all formed elements.

Answer: C
 Formed elements are the cellular components of blood, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

Answer: D
 Red blood cells are a type of formed element that carry oxygen to tissues throughout the body.

Answer: E
 Plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries blood cells and other substances throughout the body.

Answer: F
 Plasmin is a clot-dissolving enzyme found in blood.

Answer: A and H
 White blood cells are divided into two main categories: granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) and agranulocytes (lymphocytes, monocytes).

Answer: I
 Platelets are small, disc-shaped structures that help with blood clotting.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct