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    Components of Blood

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    The document describes the main components of blood: 1. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen throughout the body. They are bi-concave in shape to increase surface area for oxygen transport. 2. White blood cells help the immune system by producing antibodies, phagocytosing invading microorganisms, and releasing lytic enzymes. 3. Platelets help form blood clots that stop bleeding from broken blood vessels. Along with plasma, they make up around 45% of total blood volume.

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    The document describes the main components of blood: 1. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen throughout the body. They are bi-concave in shape to increase surface area for oxygen transport. 2. White blood cells help the immune system by producing antibodies, phagocytosing invading microorganisms, and releasing lytic enzymes. 3. Platelets help form blood clots that stop bleeding from broken blood vessels. Along with plasma, they make up around 45% of total blood volume.

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    The document describes the main components of blood: 1. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen throughout the body. They are bi-concave in shape to increase surface area for oxygen transport. 2. White blood cells help the immune system by producing antibodies, phagocytosing invading microorganisms, and releasing lytic enzymes. 3. Platelets help form blood clots that stop bleeding from broken blood vessels. Along with plasma, they make up around 45% of total blood volume.

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