Composition of Whole Blood

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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