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7.3 Blood
Blood consists of a fluid (plasma) containing dissolved substances and cells (red blood cells,
white blood cells and platelets). Red blood cells transport oxygen, white blood cells are
involved in defense against microorganisms and platelets are involved in forming blood
clots after injury. Red blood cells are formed in bone marrow.
SUMMARY
This unit has introduced you to the basic concepts required to study the structure and function
of the skeletal system. It has included some aspects of the muscular system and the
nervous and cardiovascular systems, as these systems are also of importance in
skeletal anatomy and physiology.
