Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The blood is the only fluid connective tissue found in the body of an individual. It is made up of plasma, in which different types of formed elements are present. The formed elements include the living cells and cell fragments like RBCs (red bold cells), WBCs (white blood cells), and platelets.
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