Matching Columns: 1. Match the statements or names in Column A with the descriptions in Column B, using each answer only once.
Column A
A. A high eosinophil count
B. Serum
C. Pluripotent stem cell
D. Polycythemia
E. A high neutrophil count
F. A high monocyte count
G. Leukopenia
H. Anemia due to decrease hematocrit
I. A high lymphocyte count
J. Plasma
Column B
___ Acute appendicitis or bacterial infection can result in this.
___ An increase in the normal red blood cell count.
___ Immature cells that develop into mature blood cells.
___ Chronic infections can result in this.
___ Liquid portion of blood without the formed elements and clotting substances.
___ An allergic reaction, such as asthma, hay fever and hives involves this.
___ A decrease in the normal white blood cell count.
___ Fluid portion of blood containing proteins, minerals and nutrients but no cellular elements.
___ A decrease in the normal red blood cell count.