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question 4
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the process of cells clumping together is known as:
a) hematopathy,
b) anticoagulation,
c) hematopoiesis,
d) agglutination,
e) hematoma.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Hematopathy refers to blood - related diseases, not cell clumping.
• Option B: Anticoagulation is the prevention of blood clotting, not cell clumping.
• Option C: Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood cells, not cell clumping.
• Option D: Agglutination is defined as the process of cells (or particles) clumping together. This matches the description in the question.
• Option E: Hematoma is a collection of blood outside of blood vessels, not cell clumping.

Answer:

D. agglutination