Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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The advantages of placental-blood transplants over bone marrow transplants.

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Blood is an important component of the human body. The cells in the blood perform various important functions such as transportation of dissolved materials and protecting the body against foreign invaders. An alteration in the number of blood cells may lead to serious medical conditions.

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