Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is the difference between macrophages and lymphocytes
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Blood is a chief tissue fluid and is a part of circulatory system that is involved in transfer of oxygen , essential nutrients, hormones to all parts of body while eradicate toxic materials out from the body .

It includes :- 

I ) RBC 

II ) WBC 

III) Platelets 

IV ) Plasma 

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