Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Chapter 18, Problem 3CYU
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The blood cell that does not have nuclei.
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Blood is designated as the fluid connective tissue of the body. The blood cells perform various types of functions in the human body including the transportation of molecules and providing immunity. The blood cells are broadly categorized into three categories, namely erythrocytes, leucocytes, and platelets.
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