Question

Blood has many components. Identify the option that specifies the correct components of blood.

• A. Red blood cells, white blood cells, nerve cells, platelets
• B. Red blood cells, stem cells, plasma, platelets
• C. Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma
• D. Cardiac cells, white blood cells, stem cells, plasma

Answer 1

The correct option is C Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma

Blood contains three cellular components and plasma. The three types of cellular components are Red blood cells (which give blood its distinctive red color), white blood cells (which look white or transparent under a microscope) and platelets. The plasma is the liquid portion of blood which is made up of mostly water and dissolved nutrients.