Chapter 24b: Flashcards

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Eosinophils
white blood cells that play a role in allergic reactions and parasitic infections [toggle]
Erythrocytes
mature red blood cells [toggle]
Erythropoiesis
the process of producing red blood cells [toggle]
Erythropoietin (EPO)
hematopoietic growth factor that controls the production of red blood cells [toggle]
Ferritin
the storage form of iron in the blood [toggle]
Granulocytes
certain white blood cells, including neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils [toggle]
Hematopoiesis
the development of blood cells [toggle]
Hematopoietic stem cell
a cell in the bone marrow that is capable of differentiating into many different blood cell types [toggle]