Match each definition to one of the following items.
-A viscous fluid that circulates through the vessels of the circulatory system as a result of the pumping action of the heart

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This definition clearly describes blood.

Answer: H
 Hematocrit (Hct) is a measure of the percentage of red blood cells in the blood, which circulates through the vessels of the circulatory system.

Answer: E
 Hemoglobin (HGB) is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its red color.

Answer: J
 WBCs (white blood cells) are one of the five types of blood cells and are an important component of the immune system.

Answer: K
 Secondary thrombocytopenia is a condition in which the number of platelets in the blood is reduced due to another underlying medical condition, such as chemotherapy or other medications.

Answer: G
 Idiopathic means that the cause of a medical condition is unknown, which could apply to a variety of conditions and is not specific to any of the items listed here.

The remaining items do not match the given definition.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items