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What are the components of blood$?$

Answer

The main components of blood are
$1)$ Red blood cells $(RBCs):$ Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the blood. These cells contain a red pigment called haemoglobin. It is the haemoglobin which carries oxygen and transports it to all parts of the body
$2)$ White blood cells $(WBCs):\ WBCs$ are colourless cells without haemoglobin. They fight against infections and protect the body from foreign particles such as germs and bacteria
$3)$ Platelets: Platelets are the smallest cells in the blood. The main function of platelet is to prevent bleeding.

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