Asked by Charna Smith on Jul 09, 2024
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An abnormally large erythrocyte is called:
A) monocyte.
B) macrocyte.
C) microcyte.
D) phagocyte.
Erythrocyte
A red blood cell that is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product away from tissues and back to the lungs.
- Identify and describe various blood disorders and their characteristics.
- Distinguish between different types of blood cells and their functions.
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Saggio ProductionsJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An abnormally large erythrocyte is called a macrocyte. A monocyte is a type of white blood cell, a microcyte is an abnormally small erythrocyte, and a phagocyte is a type of white blood cell that engulfs and destroys pathogens.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe various blood disorders and their characteristics.
- Distinguish between different types of blood cells and their functions.