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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 44.2, Problem 3SB
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The role of leucocytes and platelets.

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The blood inside the body carries several cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body, fighting against infections, and clotting blood if any blood vessel is ruptured. There are different type of blood cells, namely, erythrocytes, leucocytes, and thrombocytes (platelets).

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