MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

RESPIRATORY STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Blood is composed of
A
red blood cells
B
white blood cells
C
platelets and plasma
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The straw-colored fluid that forms the top layer is called plasma and forms about 60% of blood. The middle white layer is composed of white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets, and the bottom red layer is the red blood cells (RBCs).

Detailed explanation-2: -It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood has many different functions, including: transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Are the Components of Blood? Whole blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, all of which are suspended in a liquid called plasma. Whole blood and each of it’s four components are all valuable tools in modern medicine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma. Red Blood Cells. White Blood Cells. Platelets.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nourishment. Electrolytes. Hormones. Vitamins. Antibodies. Heat. Oxygen. Immune cells (cells that fight infection)

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