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Chapter 18.1, Problem 4WDYL
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To determine:
The three components visible in a centrifuged blood sample.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue which flows from heart through arteries and veins to all body parts. Whole blood consists of two elements- formed elements and plasma. The fluid and cellular components of blood can be separated by centrifugation.
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