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Blood components (White blood cells (Neutrophils (main defense against…
Blood components
White blood cells
Neutrophils
main defense against bacteria
bigger than surrounding blood cells
Eosinophils
inside of the white blood cells
kills parasites, and a role on allergic reaction
Basophils
Has little blue dots
functions in allergic reactions
Lymphocytes
look like monocytes have a small spherical shaped nucleus and dark staining chromatin
complexe cells that direct the body's immune system
Monocytes
become large into macrophages
destroys old damaged and dead cells
Leukocytes
Red blood cells
Erythrocytes
float within plasma
transport oxygen
from lungs
40-45% of the blood
biconcave disc
plasma
carry essential proteins and other solutes around the body
Contains electrolytes enzymes and nutrients
Platelets
Thrombocyte
Tiny blood cells
help by clotting to stop bleeding
formed in bone marrow from megakaryocyte