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Components Blood List Describe Funcitons Plasma Carries Erythrocytes

Blood consists of plasma, which carries other components; erythrocytes, which transport oxygen and carbon dioxide; platelets, involved in clotting; and leukocytes, which participate in the immune response.

La sangre está compuesta por plasma, que transporta los demás componentes; eritrocitos, que transportan oxígeno y dióxido de carbono; plaquetas, implicadas en la coagulación; y leucocitos, que participan en la respuesta inmune.

Front List the components of blood and describe their funcitons.
Back Components of blood:
  • Plasma - carries other components in blood
  • Erythrocytes - carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Platelets - fragments of megakaryocytes found in red bone marrow, involved in blood clotting
  • Leucocytes - immune response


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