Blood is composed of several different components, each with its own unique function. The main components of blood include red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
1. Red Blood Cells: These cells contain hemoglobin, which allows them to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of t...
Blood is composed of several different components, each with its own unique function. The main components of blood include red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
1. Red Blood Cells: These cells contain hemoglobin, which allows them to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Red blood cells also help remove carbon dioxide from the body.
2. White Blood Cells: These cells are a vital part of the immune system and help the body fight off infections and foreign invaders. There are different types of white blood cells, each with specific roles in the immune response.
3. Platelets: Platelets are responsible for blood clotting. When a blood vessel is damaged, platelets rush to the site and help form a clot to stop the bleeding.
4. Plasma: Plasma is the liquid component of blood and makes up about 55% of total blood volume. It contains water, electrolytes, proteins, hormones, and waste products. Plasma helps transport nutrients, hormones, and proteins to different parts of the body.
These components work together to ensure the proper functioning of the body's circulatory and immune systems.
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DETAILS STUDENT NUMBER : 24336337 A A NAME : MBOFWANA JOAN A SUBJECT : INTEGRATED SCIENCE A GRADE : SEVEN (7) A TOPIC : BLOOD
Introduction: What is Blood?. Blood is a special liquid that flows through our body. It’s like a delivery truck that carries important things to our cells and takes away waste.
COMPONETS OF THE BLOOD which Carries oxygen to our cells Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells Help fight off bad guys like germs.
Platelets Help stop bleeding when we get hurt for example when you accidentally cut yourself with a sharp object. COMPONETS OF THE BLOOD
COMPONETS OF THE BLOOD Plasma The liquid part that carries everything.
CONCLUSION Each componet of the blood has it’s own function to perform in the body