2.3.12

Blood Components

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Blood

Blood is a tissue. Tissues are groups of similar cells that act together to perform a similar function. Blood is made up of a fluid called plasma, which has three parts to it:

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Red blood cells

  • Red blood cells are suspended in blood plasma.
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White blood cells

  • White blood cells are suspended in blood plasma.
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Platelets

  • Platelets are suspended in blood plasma.

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1Cell Biology

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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