Blood Components and Functional Importance of Plasma

Name the two major components of blood, and state their average percentages in whole blood.

Describe the composition and functional importance of plasma. Define formed elements and list the cell types composing them, cite their relative percentages, and describe their major functions. Identify red blood cells, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils. State norms and the importance of each: hematocrit, clotting time, and ABO and Rh blood typing.