Page 4 - The Blood and Blood Typing Flash Cards
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The cellular portion the
formed elements
blood
Main component of RBC's. An
iron-containing pigment that
hemoglobin (HgB) enable them to transport O2
and Co2 and gives RBC's their
red color.
Fluid portion of blood; 90%
plasma water; helps to regulate body
temperature.
platelets Clot blood; no nucleus;
red blood cells (RBC's)
a.k.a. Erythrocytes; shaped like round plates
indented in the center; have no nucleus
