Which of the following would you expect to see in increased numbers in a peripheral blood sample after donating a unit of blood?

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Reticulocytes are immature erythrocytes that are released by the bone marrow into circulation to replace the donated blood cells. Therefore, an increase in reticulocytes would be expected after donating blood.

(Note: While erythrocytes are also part of the blood and are lost when donating blood, the body replenishes them slowly, so an immediate increase in erythrocytes wouldn't be expected.)

Which of the Following Would You Expect to See in Increased