Blood Components, Life Spans, Functions, and Percentages

Plasma makes up

55% of whole blood

Function of Plasma

Transports materials and regulates temperature, pH, and fluid levels.

Buffy Coat makes up

1 % of the whole blood

Buffy Coat contains

platelets and leukocytes

Erythrocytes make up

44% of the whole blood

Life span of Erythrocytes

100 - 120 days

function of Erythrocytes

transport oxygen to body tissues

Platelets life span

5 - 10 days

Platelets function

blood clotting

Leukocytes functions

defend the body against pathogen

Neutrophils contains how much percentages of WBC

50 - 70 %

Lifespan of Neutrophils

3 - 5 days

Function of Neutrophils

Phagocytize bacteria and release pathogen-destroying enzymes. 

Lymphocytes contain how much percentage of WBC

20 - 40 %

Lymphocytes life span

2 -3 months

Function of Lymphocytes

Attack pathogens, produce antibodies, and coordinate immune responses. 

Percentage of Monocytes in WBC

2-8 %

Monocytes Lifespan

2 -3 months

Monocytes functions

Become macrophages to phagocytize pathogens and cellular debris. 

Percentage of Eosinophils

1 - 4 %

Life Span of Eosinophils

3 -5 days

Eosinophils function

Attack parasitic worms and phagocytize allergens/antigen-antibody complexes.

percentage of WBC in Basophils

0.5 - 1 %

Basophils life span

3 - 5 days

Basophils functions

Release histamine (vasodilator) and heparin (anticoagulant) during inflammation and allergic reactions.