Asked by Aiesha Shaik on Mar 10, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?
A) Whole blood
B) Serum
C) Monocyte
D) Formed elements
E) Hemoglobin
Formed elements
Refers to the cells and cell fragments in blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Red blood cells
Oxygen-carrying cells in the blood, known scientifically as erythrocytes, critical for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
White blood cells
Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
- Identify the fundamental elements and roles of blood.
Verified Answer
DL
Devin LarskiMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Formed elements refer to the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, which are the solid components as opposed to the liquid plasma.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the fundamental elements and roles of blood.