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An in-depth exploration of the composition and function of blood, including its role in transporting gases, waste products, and nutrients, as well as the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow. The document also covers the different types of blood cells, such as red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes), and their respective functions and characteristics.
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Composition of Blood
Formation of Blood
Red Blood Cells
Platelets — Thrombocytes or PLTs — Formed in the bone marrow — Fragments from the cytoplasm of megakaryocytes — Smallest of the blood cells — 1-4 micrometers in diameter — Shape can be round, oval, or appear spiky — Life span of around 8-12 days