state the components of blood and write the function of each of them
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COMPONENTS OF BLOOD. FUNCTION
1)Blood particles
a)Red blood cells. Transport of molecular
oxygen from lungs to
tissues.
b)White blood cells. Defence against infection
c) Blood platelets. To help blood clotting.
2)Plasma solutes
a)Electrolytes. Maintanance of osmotic
pressure and fluid
balance.
b)Proteins. Maintains osmotic
pressure of blood.
c)Carbohydrates. Acts as the source of
energy.