Match the following red blood cell (RBC) observations with the area of the peripheral blood smear that is being observed.

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Match the following red blood cell (RBC) observations with the area of the peripheral blood smear that is being observed.

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RBCs with no central pallor showing a "cobblestone effect."
RBCs lying singly with only occasional overlapping.
RBCs stacked like coins; majority of cells overlapping.