Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The living blood cells are suspended in the nonliving fluid matrix. The different cells in the blood include WBCs (white blood cells), RBCs (red blood cells), and platelets.
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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