7.04.2015

Blood plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

Blood red liquid, somewhat viscous and sticky. Blood flow throughout the body and in direct contact with the cells in our bodies. Blood is made up of several elements, such as blood plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

a. Blood plasma
Blood plasma is the largest component in the blood, because more than half, the blood contains blood plasma. Almost 90% portion of the blood plasma is water. The function of blood plasma are:
1) Transporting nutrients to the cells and carrying combustion of the cell to the landfill.
2) Generating antibodies or antibodies against the disease.

b. Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin lot. Hemoglobin causes red blood is dark red. Red blood cells produced in the spleen or spleen, liver, bone marrow and red on the flat. Red blood cells are dead destroyed in the liver.

c. White blood cells (leukocytes)
White blood cell shape is not fixed. White blood cells are made in the red marrow, spleen and lymph nodes. Its function is very important, which is to eradicate germs.

d. Platelets (thrombocytes)
Blood platelets irregularly shaped and have no core. Manufactured in red marrow, as well as play an important role in blood clotting process.

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