4 main components of blood and thier function

What are the main functions of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?

Transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.

What protein do Red Blood Cells contain that binds to oxygen?

Hemoglobin.

What is the primary function of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)?

Defend the body against infection and disease.

Name the types of White Blood Cells and their main function.

Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, each with specific immune functions.

What is the main function of Platelets (Thrombocytes)?

Help in blood clotting.

How do Platelets function at the site of injury?

They aggregate to form a plug and initiate the coagulation cascade.

What is the function of Plasma in blood?

Carries blood cells, proteins, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

What is the main composition of Plasma?

Mainly water, along with electrolytes, antibodies, and clotting factors.

What is the collective term for the liquid component of blood?

Plasma.

What are the four main components of blood?

Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets, and Plasma.