When a Blood Sample Is Spun Down in a Centrifuge

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a blood sample is spun down in a centrifuge tube, what is found in the buffy coat?

• A)Blood plasma
• B)Red blood cells
• C)Platelets
• D)Red blood cells and platelets
• E)White blood cells and platelets

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Definitions:

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