MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

HEMATOPOIESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which formed element is the most abundant in blood?
A
erythrocyte
B
eosinophil
C
platelet
D
basophil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are the most numerous of the formed elements. Leukocytes (white blood cells) Leukocytes, or white blood cells, are generally larger than erythrocytes, but they are fewer in number. Thrombocytes (platelets)

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood is made up of 55% plasma and 45% formed elements-red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood is fluid connective tissue that circulates throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Erythrocytes (red blood cells) make up approximately 99% of formed elements of blood volume, with leukocytes (white blood cells) and platelets each making up less than 1%. Plasma makes up the remainder and bulk of total blood volume.

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