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Blood cells account for approximately 45% of the total blood volume.
Blood cells account for approximately 45% of the total blood volume.
True (A)
Red blood cells primarily function to transport carbon dioxide throughout the body.
Red blood cells primarily function to transport carbon dioxide throughout the body.
False (B)
Hemoglobin is a pigment found in white blood cells that facilitates oxygen transport.
Hemoglobin is a pigment found in white blood cells that facilitates oxygen transport.
False (B)
Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
There are three different types of white blood cells, each with a specialized role in the immune system.
There are three different types of white blood cells, each with a specialized role in the immune system.
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Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Also known as erythrocytes, these cells primarily transport oxygen via hemoglobin.
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
Also known as leukocytes, these cells protect the body from disease and infection.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
The protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen.
Bone Marrow
Bone Marrow
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Study Notes
- Blood cells constitute 45% of blood volume.
- Red blood cells (RBCs) make up 95% of blood cells.
- RBCs primary role is to transport oxygen.
- Haemoglobin, a protein, facilitates oxygen transport in RBCs.
- Bone marrow is where red blood cells are produced.
- White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, exist in five forms.
- WBCs protect the body against disease.
- White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
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