ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4/E PAC 1 SEMESTER
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Author: McKinley
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Blood is a connective tissue which flows from the heart through arteries and veins to all body parts. Whole blood consists of two elements- formed elements and plasma. Formed elements of blood are erythrocyte, leukocyte, and platelets.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4/E PAC 1 SEMESTER
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