Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781259295645
Author: Terry R. Martin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The correct term in the given blank.

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The blood consists of cells and plasma. Red blood cells, white blood cells (leukocyte) and platelets are the types of cells present in blood. Red blood cells have biconcave shape and function in transport of oxygen and carbondioxide.

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Red blood cells (RBCs) are also called erythrocytes.

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Red blood cells contain a special protein called hemoglobin which helps in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body cells and the lungs. Hemoglobin gives red colour to the red blood cells. The medical terminology prefix, “erythro-” means “red” and “-cytes” means “cells”. So red blood cells are also called as erythrocytes.

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