Page 20 - The Miracle of the Blood and Heart

The cells in the blood represent only half the volume of blood in the body. A
drop of blood contains some five million red blood cells, 10,000 white blood cells
and 250,000 thrombocytes.

1.5 gallons) of blood, which represents between 7 and 8% of
the average body weight. Half of the blood consists of the
fluid or "watery" part known as plasma. The other half is
made up of cells and molecules with various functions. A drop
of blood that leaks from your finger because of a tiny cut con-
tains some five million red blood cells, 10,000 white blood cells
and 250,000 thrombocytes. In addition, each member of this
enormous community has very important duties. 3
Furthermore, these cells are constantly being
renewed. Every day, 260 to 400 billion new blood cells
are produced in the body. This truly astonishing
Harun
Yahya

18