Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: STARR
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 36, Problem 6SQ
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Concept introduction: Blood is made of different constituents. It is mainly composed of blood cells suspended in blood plasma. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are the commonly seen cells in the blood. Out of this, RBC is involved in oxygen transport, WBC in immunity, and platelets for blood clotting.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 36 - Prob. 1DAACh. 36 - Prob. 2DAACh. 36 - Risks of Hypertension Eleni Rapsomaniki and her...Ch. 36 - Prob. 1SQCh. 36 - Prob. 2SQCh. 36 - Prob. 3SQCh. 36 - Prob. 4SQCh. 36 - Prob. 5SQCh. 36 - Prob. 6SQCh. 36 - Blood flows directly from the left atrium to...
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