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.Define blood.[Refer Q1,P.37]2. Describe composition of bloodRafar 02.P 371 |
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Answer» the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body. Composition of blood Blood is classified as a connective tissue and consists of two main components: Plasma, which is a clearextracellularfluid Formed elements, which are made up of the blood cells andplatelets The formed elements are so named because they are enclosed in a plasma membrane and have a definite structure and shape. All formed elements are cells except for the platelets, which are tiny fragments of bone marrow cells. Formed elements are: Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells (RBCs) Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells (WBCs) Platelets thanks |
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