Essentials of Biology
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Chapter 23.3, Problem 3LO
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The types of blood cells and their functions.
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The blood constitutes different kinds of cells, with each performing specific function.
Introduction:
A blood cell, also known as hemocyte or hematopoietic cell, refers to a cell generated by the process of hematopoiesis and are located primarily in the blood. The three different kinds of blood cells are red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leucocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes). In combination, these three kinds of cells form 45 percent of the total blood volume. All these cells perform various essential functions, which are vital for the survival of a living being.
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