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COMPONENTS OF BLOOD (Plasma** (Fibrinogen, Straw colored liquid, Main…
COMPONENTS OF
BLOOD
Thrombocytes
blood clotting
Tiny fragments of large cells
Megakaryocytes
bone marrow
Platelets
Plasma**
Fibrinogen
Straw colored liquid
Main component
Suspends blood cells
9% water
Proteins
Nutrients
Dissolved gases
Electrocytes
Cellular wastes
Enzymes
Hormones
Element cells (45%)
Carries proteins & solutes around body
Leukocytes
Colorless cytomplasm
Contain nucleus
Larger than eythrocytes
White bone marrow
Long bones
Humerus, Femur
Protects against foreign cells and substances
Erythrocytes
Biconcave discs
Limited life of 120 days
Contain haemoglobin
Transports respiratory gasses (Carries oxygen)
Red pigment
Formed in red bone marrow (red blood cells)
Short bones
Ribs