The leukocyte that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals is the: B

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The leukocyte that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals is the: Basophil Monocyte Eosinophil Neutrophil What are the formed elements in blood? Plasma Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets Platelets White blood cells Only red blood cells and white blood cells Blood transfusions are useful to help treat many diseases of the blood. Which of the following conditions would receiving a blood transfusion be detrimental to your health? Polycythemia Thrombocytopenia A generic defect that causes the blood to lack thrombin. Hemophilia

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(16) The leukocyte that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals is the (a) Basophil.

(17) What are the formed elements in blood? (b) The formed elements or corpuscles are the erythrocytes (red blood cells/RBCs), leukocytes (white blood cells/WBCs), and thrombocytes (platelets).

(18) Blood transfusions are useful to help treat many diseases of the blood. Which of the following conditions would receiving a blood transfusion be detrimental - (b) thrombocytopenia.

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