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Chapter 22, Problem 5MC
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Platelets have no nuclei, and are filled with enzymes and other substances, for blood vessel repair.
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Which of the following is not a formed element in the blood?a. red blood cellsb. white blood cellsc. plateletsd. organic molecules and salts
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formed element that carries oxygen
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