Blood Chapter 17 PDF
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Chapter 17 details the composition and functions of blood. It covers the liquid plasma and formed elements in blood, including erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets. The chapter focuses on the essential role of blood as a body's transport and protective system.
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Chapter 17 Blood Composition of Blood Blood is the body’s only fluid tissue It is composed of liquid plasma and formed elements Formed elements include: – Erythrocytes, or red blood cells (RBCs) – Leukocytes, or white blood cells (WBCs) – Platelets Hematocrit – the percentag...
Chapter 17 Blood Composition of Blood Blood is the body’s only fluid tissue It is composed of liquid plasma and formed elements Formed elements include: – Erythrocytes, or red blood cells (RBCs) – Leukocytes, or white blood cells (WBCs) – Platelets Hematocrit – the percentage of RBCs out of the total blood volume Components of Whole Blood Plasma (55% of whole blood) Buffy coat: leukocyctes and platelets (
