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Composition of Whole Blood

Whole blood is composed of formed elements and plasma. The formed elements include red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide, and white blood cells that serve as the body'

Composition of Whole Blood

Composition of Whole Blood

Formed Elements

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)
bodies defence mechanism

agranulocytes

Lymphocytes

Monocytes

granulocytes

Neutrophils

Eosinophils

Basophils

Platelets
contain enzymes & factors for blood clotting

Plasma

Other Solutes Dissolved in Water
Plasma Proteins
fibrinogen-functions in blood clotting
globulins-including antibodies & transport proteins
albumin-60% of all plasma proteins