Lets begin with what are the functions of our blood..
Lets now dive further in to know what are the components of our blood..
Our whole blood is composed of two portions:
1.
Blood plasma- which is a liquid that contains
dissolved material
2. Formed elements – which are cells that support and maintain our body tissues
2. Formed elements – which are cells that support and maintain our body tissues
Components of Blood |
Do you know how this cells helps to regulate our system???
The plasma which is about 55% of our whole blood is a straw
coloured liquid which transports substances need by the cells and removes waste
product from cells
The formed elements which encompasses 45% of our blood
contains
Red blood cells (RBC) -
contains haemoglobin which carries oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our
body
White Blood Cells
(WBC) - defends and protects against infections which is a part of our
immune system.
Platelets - which
is responsible to help our body to clot blood when there is an injury.
Have you ever imagine or wondered on how blood our real blood looks like under the microscope??
Let us show you.
Red Blood Cells |
White Blood Cells |
Informative enough?
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Love,
Precious blood team
well done everyone!! interesting!
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