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Chapter 48, Problem 6U
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Blood is a red colored body fluid that circulates within the blood vessels inside the body of humans and other animals. Blood is composed of plasma, platelets, erythrocytes (red blood cells), and lymphocytes (white blood cells). Blood is a part of cardiovascular system and supplies nutrients and oxygen to all the body tissues.
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