Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Connective Tissue - Before You Go On - Page 159: 15

Answer

a. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) - transporting oxygen into the body's tissues b. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells) - the primary cells of the immune system, which has the important task of defending the body against viral, bacterial and parasitic attacks. c. Platelets - Platelets are irregularly-shaped cell fragments that serve the primary function of hemostasis, which helps maintain the consistency of blood as well as keeping it inside of vessels, should they ever be punctured.

Work Step by Step

157-158 "Blood"
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