Blood parts

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Blood cell that protects the body against infection

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White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) are responsible for the immune response and protecting the body from infections.

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Which blood vessels have walls that are 1 cell thick?

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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels with walls that are only one cell thick, allowing for efficient exchange of substances.

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Non-cellular component of blood

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What are red blood cells also known as?

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Erythrocytes are the red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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The fluid in which other parts of the blood are suspended

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Plasma is the yellowish liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of its volume.

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What is the primary function of platelets?

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Platelets (Thrombocytes) are involved in blood clotting and help prevent bleeding.

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What is the main function of hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it throughout the body.

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What are the two main types of blood cells?

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The two main types of blood cells are red blood cells (erythrocytes) and white blood cells (leukocytes).

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What is the role of plasma in the blood?

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Plasma serves as a transport medium for nutrients, hormones, proteins, and waste products.

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What type of blood cell is responsible for immune response?

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White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) are responsible for the immune response and fighting infections.