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Course: Human Blood and Blood Functions
The components of blood
Have you heard about the blood components? The blood consists of two components: Cellular Fluid components. The fluid component is mainly made up of plasma, whereas the cellular component is …
White Blood Cells
The white blood cells (WBCs) are also known as leucocytes. WBCs are also mainly produced by adult bone marrow and contain nuclei that help with immune defence. WBCs are divided …
The human blood
What is blood? Blood is the life-maintaining fluid that circulates through the entire body. Blood delivers essential substances like oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells. It also transports metabolic …
Red blood cells
Erythrocytes The red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes. They have a lifespan of 120 days (or four months) and are mainly produced by bone marrows in adults. It …