Blood reticulocyte counts provide information regarding ________.
A) clotting ability of the blood
B) rate of platelet formation
C) WBC ability to defend the body against disease
D) rate of erythrocyte formation

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Blood reticulocyte counts provide information about the rate of erythrocyte formation, as reticulocytes are immature red blood cells that have recently been released from the bone marrow. A high reticulocyte count suggests increased erythrocyte production, while a low count suggests decreased production.

Blood Reticulocyte Counts Provide Information Regarding ________