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Blood is responsible for the following body functions: Fluid Connective Tissue Blood is a fluid connective tissue composed of 55% plasma and 45% formed elements including WBCs, RBCs, and platelets. Since these living cells are suspended in plasma, blood is known as a fluid connective tissue and not just fluid. Provides oxygen to the cells…

There are different types of blood vessels in our body each carrying out specialized functions. Types of Blood Vessels Three types of blood vessels are: Arteries Arteries are strong tubes and muscular in nature. These blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all the tissues of the body. Aorta is one of the…

plasma: Blood plasma has several protein components. Proteins in blood plasma are: The serum contains only globulin and albumin. Fibrinogen is absent in serum because it is converted into fibrin during blood clotting.  Red Blood Cells (RBC) Red blood cells consist of Haemoglobin, a protein. They are produced by the bone marrow to primarily carry…

They are leukocytes, with the absence of granules in their cytoplasm. Agranulocytes are further classified into monocytes and lymphocytes. Monocytes Lymphocytes Platelets (Thrombocytes)

They are leukocytes, with the presence of granules in their cytoplasm. The granulated cells include- eosinophil, basophil, and neutrophil. Eosinophils Basophils Neutrophils

There are five types of white blood cells present in the blood: Types:

We have seen blood consist of cells known as formed elements of blood. These cells have their own functions and roles to play in the body. The blood cells which circulate all around the body are as follows Red blood cells (Erythrocytes):