What are the components of blood?
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Answer:Blood is a specialized body fluid. It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood has many different functions, including: transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues.
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The main components of blood include:
- Plasma
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets
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Blood, by definition, is a fluid that moves through the vessels of a circulatory system. In humans, it includes plasma (the liquid portion), blood cells (which come in both red and white varieties), and cell fragments called platelets.
- Plasma is the main component of blood and consists mostly of water, with proteins, ions, nutrients, and wastes mixed in.
- Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Platelets are responsible for blood clotting.
- White blood cells are part of the immune system and function in immune response.
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