Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The formed elements and plasma are the main components of the whole blood. The formed elements include living cells and cell fragments like WBCs (white blood cells), RBCs (red blood cells), and platelets.

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