module 11 bio
viscosity
resistance to deformation at a given rate
plasma
the fluid portion of the blood (mainly water) makes up 55% of bloods volume.
formed blood elements
the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
erythrocytes
red blood cells that carry oxygen in the blood
leukocytes
white blood cells that. perform defensive functions in the blood
thrombocytes
cell fragments in the blood that prevent blood loss