1. List and describe the four components of blood:

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. forming blood clots to prevent excess blood loss.

plasma white blood cells red blood cells platelets

Explanation: Plasma is the colorless fluid part of blood. White blood cells protect you against illness and disease. Red blood cells enables it to carry oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to all body. Platelets disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus.