Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
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ISBN: 9780078024283
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18.3, Problem 11WDYL
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The main function of an erythrocyte and in what ways an erythrocyte is designed to carry out its function efficiently.

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Blood is a connective tissue, which flows from the heart through arteries and veins to all body parts. Whole blood consists of two elements - formed elements and plasma. Erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets are the formed elements of blood. Erythrocytes are the main component of formed element of blood, which is formed by the process of erythropoiesis.

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