Composition of Whole Blood

Plasma Proteins

albumin-60% of all plasma proteins

globulins-including antibodies & transport proteins

fibrinogen-functions in blood clotting

Other Solutes Dissolved in Water

Platelets

contain enzymes & factors for blood clotting

White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)

bodies defence mechanism

granulocytes

Basophils

Eosinophils

Neutrophils

agranulocytes

Monocytes

Lymphocytes

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

transport oxygen and carbon dioxide