Assignment task:
Your Aunt Malfeence is a 45-year-old woman who has badly cut herself while working in the garden. She is hospitalized and during recovery, tests reveal a large percentage of reticulocytes (precursor cells to erythrocytes) in her blood.
Using only your understanding of the immune system from class Be sure to clearly label the different parts.
Part A: Explain how the structure and composition of erythrocytes enhance their ability to transport materials around the body.
Part B: What are reticulocytes and why would a high percentage of them in the blood be a problem for your Aunt?