What are the three major functions of the blood? Fill in the blank: Erythrocyte is another name for. The clear liquid that carries the cells of blood is called. What makes up most... What are the three major functions of the blood? Fill in the blank: Erythrocyte is another name for. The clear liquid that carries the cells of blood is called. What makes up most of the human blood? The shape of the is biconcave. is the biggest white blood cell. This plasma protein is responsible for blood coagulation. Globulins of the blood plasma are responsible for. has a horseshoe shape nucleus. WBCs which release heparin and histamine. What are the differences between plasma and serum?
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The question is asking about the major functions of blood and specific terminology related to blood components. It includes a fill-in-the-blank section that prompts for terms associated with blood cells and their properties.
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Transport oxygen/nutrients, form clots, fight infections. Erythrocyte: Red blood cell. Plasma: clear liquid. RBCs: most of blood, biconcave. Monocytes: biggest WBC, horseshoe nucleus. Fibrinogen: coagulation. Globulins: immune function. Basophils: release heparin/histamine. Plasma vs Serum: Clotting factors present only in plasma.
The three major functions of blood are: 1. Transporting oxygen and nutrients, 2. Forming blood clots, 3. Fighting infections. Erythrocyte is another name for red blood cells. Plasma is the clear liquid carrying blood cells. Red blood cells make up most of human blood. Red blood cells are biconcave in shape. Monocytes are the biggest white blood cells. Fibrinogen is responsible for blood coagulation. Globulins are responsible for immune functions. Monocytes have a horseshoe-shaped nucleus. Basophils release heparin and histamine. Plasma is the liquid part of blood including clotting factors; serum is plasma without these factors.
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The three major functions of blood are: 1. Transporting oxygen and nutrients, 2. Forming blood clots, 3. Fighting infections. Erythrocyte is another name for red blood cells. Plasma is the clear liquid carrying blood cells. Red blood cells make up most of human blood. Red blood cells are biconcave in shape. Monocytes are the biggest white blood cells. Fibrinogen is responsible for blood coagulation. Globulins are responsible for immune functions. Monocytes have a horseshoe-shaped nucleus. Basophils release heparin and histamine. Plasma is the liquid part of blood including clotting factors; serum is plasma without these factors.
More Information
Blood's major role involves the transportation of essential substances, defense against pathogens, and prevention of blood loss through clotting. Key blood cells like erythrocytes and leukocytes perform specific functions vital for sustaining life.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the functions of different blood components and misunderstanding the characteristics of blood cells.
Sources
- Components of blood (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Red Blood Cells: Function, Role & Importance - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Patients - Blood Basics - American Society of Hematology - hematology.org
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