Questions: Which of these formed elements is for transportation of oxygen? white blood cells leukocytes platelets erythrocytes

Which of these formed elements is for transportation of oxygen?
white blood cells
leukocytes
platelets
erythrocytes
Transcript text: Which of these formed elements is for transportation of oxygen? white blood cells leukocytes platelets erythrocytes
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The answer is the fourth one: erythrocytes.

Explanation for each option:

  1. White blood cells: These are part of the immune system and are primarily involved in defending the body against infections and foreign invaders. They do not transport oxygen.

  2. Leukocytes: This is another term for white blood cells, so they also do not transport oxygen. Their main function is related to the immune response.

  3. Platelets: These are cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing. They do not have a role in oxygen transport.

  4. Erythrocytes: These are red blood cells, and their primary function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and organs throughout the body. They contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds oxygen, making them the correct answer.

In summary, erythrocytes are the formed elements responsible for the transportation of oxygen in the blood.

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