Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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(a) List the three major categories of formed elements, (b) Which is least numerous? (c) Which comprise(s) the buffy coat in a hematocrit tube?
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