4. Another name for platelets is A. erythrocytes C. thrombocytes B. leukocytes D. granulocytes Review Questions 131 5. The straw-colored watery component of blood is called B. the buffy coat A. plasma C. platelets D. hemoglobin 6. Red blood cells are what percentage of the blood? B. 25% D. 55% A. 10% C. 45%
4. Another name for platelets is A. erythrocytes C. thrombocytes B. leukocytes D. granulocytes Review Questions 131 5. The straw-colored watery component of blood is called B. the buffy coat A. plasma C. platelets D. hemoglobin 6. Red blood cells are what percentage of the blood? B. 25% D. 55% A. 10% C. 45%
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Transcribed Image Text:4. Another name for platelets is
A. erythrocytes
C. thrombocytes
B. leukocytes
D. granulocytes
Review Questions 131
5. The straw-colored watery component of blood is called
B. the buffy coat
A. plasma
C. platelets
D. hemoglobin
6. Red blood cells are what percentage of the blood?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 45%
D. 55%
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Blood is a specialized fluid, made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Approximately 5 liters of blood is present in healthy adults and responsible for 7 to 8% of total body weight. The main function of blood is to transport oxygen and nutrients to various parts of the body. It also forms the clot which helps in loss of blood during injury or accident. It also consists of antibodies, which fight with foreign pathogens.
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