Study Guide Exam 1 (2) PDF
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This document is a study guide on blood, covering its composition and formed elements.
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Chapter 17: Blood Blood Composition Blood→ fluid connective tissue Plasma→ nonliving fluid matrix (liquid part of blood) Formed elements→ living blood “cells” suspended in plasma Erythrocytes→ red blood cells, or RBCs)...
Chapter 17: Blood Blood Composition Blood→ fluid connective tissue Plasma→ nonliving fluid matrix (liquid part of blood) Formed elements→ living blood “cells” suspended in plasma Erythrocytes→ red blood cells, or RBCs) Leukocytes→ white blood cells, or WBCs) Platelets The Major Components of Whole Blood 1. Withdraw blood and place in tube 2. Centrifuge the blood sample Plasma ○ 55% of whole blood ○ Least dense component Buffy Coat ○ Leukocytes and platelets ○
