Question

Fill in the blanks:1. The liquid portion of your blood is called _________. 2. Erythrocytes, also called _________, are packed with hemoglobin and transport oxygen to body tissues. 3. Leukocytes, also called _________, function in fighting infections. 4. _________ are cell fragments involved in the process of blood clotting.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Blood Plasma: this is made up óf water, salts and protein. And it makes up more than half of the total volume of blood

2. Erythrocytes are also known as the red blood cells which makes up some of the solid part of the blood. They are packed with haemoglobin which helps to carry oxygen and they also gives blood the characteristics red color

3. These are also called white blood cells that function in producing antibodies that fights infection. Some types are monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils etc.

4. Blood platelets: these also make up a part of the solid portion of the blood. They aid in blood clotting preventing blood loss.