Blood
Table of Contents
Definition
- made up of plasma
- contains water, salts and dissolved proteins.
Components
Erythrocytes
- erythrocytes that carry oxygen (RBC)
Leukocytes
- leukocytes for defense (WBC)
Platelets
- platelets for blood clotting
Types
Red Blood Cells
- biconcave disc shape
- lose their nucleus
- increases the surface for gas exchange