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Practical Review - 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| blood is composed of ___ and ___ | 45% plasma, 55% formed elements |
| what are the 3 formed elements? | RBC's, WBC's & platelets |
| function of erythocytes | transport oxygen & CO2 |
| white blood cells function in___ | defense & immunity |
| platelets function in | blood clot formation |
| the 3 type of granulocytes: | neutrophil. eosinophil. basophil |
| neutrophil | active phagocytes |
| eosinophil | kill parasitic worms |
| basophil | release histamine, a inflammatory chemical |
| 2 types of agranulocytes: | lymphocytes & monocytes |
| lymphocytes | immune cells |
| monocytes | macrophages |
| what is the most abundant WBC? | neutrophil |
| basophil is the ___ WBC | least abundant |