Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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The blood is composed of the formed elements and the plasma. The formed elements comprise the red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and blood platelets. The RBC transport the oxygen and carbon dioxide; WBC are less numerous than RBC. Platelets play a role in clotting.

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