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What are the main conponents of blood?
White blood cells that fight disease, red blood cells which carry oxygen, and platelets that form scabs.
The cellular components of blood include?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets. In red blood cells are hemoglobins which contains iron, and iron attracts oxygen so that's how we have oxygen in our blood. PLatelets just make scabs and repair wounds that bleed. White blood cells just kill bacteria and virus'
Do white blood cells plug up cuts?
White blood cells do not plug up cuts (you may call these plugs 'scabs'). White blood cells fight bacteria, viruses, and infections to prevent them from killing you. Platelets form the scabs that plug up cuts. On another note: There are several substances that are in your blood. White Blood Cells: Fight infections Red Blood Cells: Carry Oxygen to the Brain and other body parts to keep them working. Platelets: Form scabs that keep you from bleeding to death. Antibodies: Identify infections so that the white blood cells may kill the infections. Hemophilia (literally translated from Latin as 'Blood Love' or 'Blood Lust' as i prefer to call it) is a lack of some protein in the DNA that either prevents platelets from doing their job OR doesn't allow your body to make these platelets.
Does you bone marrow replace itself?
Yes, along with red blood cells and platelets(the cells that make scabs).
Why Do you have Scabs?
because when you bleed the blood hardens and turns into scabs
How do you prevent scabs?
you get scabs when you scratch and your blood hardens when you leave it untreated.
What are the cells in blood?
Three maion cells are: -Red Blood Cells (carries CO2 away) -White Blood Cells (fights infections by making antibodies) -Platelets (Form scabs and blood clots) They are all suspended in the plasma which carries the Oxygen.
What type of tissue helps blood tissue in defence?
I'm assuming you mean when you bleed. White blood cells called helper T cells attack infection and foreign materials while platelets clot the blood to keep you from continuing to bleed. Platelets are what form scabs and the white blood cells make up what you probably know as "puss" which helps heal the wound.
What atoms make blood?
Atoms make up everything. You may be thinking of cells. As far as cells, red blood cells and white blood cells make up blood.
What is is blood made up of?
Blood is made up of four main parts. These are: Red blood cells. These are nuclei-less cells packed full of haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells. These are the immune system of the body, and protect the body from any invading pathogens. Platelets. These are the cells that form scabs and clots when you get cut. Plasma. This is the liquid part of the blood, and makes up around 60% of the blood content.
Are there more red or white cells?
Red blood cells make up about 90% of your blood cells, while white blood cells make up only about 10%.
What do white blood cells make?
White Blood Cells make a chemical called Interferon, which white blood cells use to kill bacteria and germs.
