Components of Blood
Blood is a tissue consisting of plasma, in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
What is the function of platelets?
What is Components of Blood?
"Blood is a specialized body fluid in animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells."
Which answer best completes the statement? ____ tissue is made of hollow tubes that transport water
A student thinks that stents are used to thin the blood. Why is this incorrect?
Choose the correct option to complete the statement. Enzymes have an ____ that fits a specific substrate
Which answer best completes the statement? Proteases break down proteins into ____
Haematological Components
Plasma: Liquid that transports CO2, hormones, and waste products.
Red blood cells: Contain haemoglobin to carry oxygen; no nucleus to make more room.
White blood cells: Part of the immune system; produce antibodies/antitoxins.
Platelets: Tiny fragments that help the blood to clot at a wound.
Red blood cells have a biconcave shape, which increases their surface area for oxygen absorption.
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