Given below is a diagram of a smear of human blood. Study the same and answer the question that follows:
(a) Name the parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 indicated by guidelines.
(b) Mention two structural differences between the parts labelled '1' and 2
(c) What is the main function of the parts labelled 1. 2 and 3 respectively?
(d) What is the lifespan of the part labelled '1'?
(e) Name a soluble protein found in 4 which helps in the clotting of blood.
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(b) The red blood cells are minute biconcave disc-like structures whereas the white blood cells are amoeboid.
(c)The function of part 1 (RBC): Transport of respiratory gases to the tissues and from the tissues.
The function of part 2 (WBC): WBC plays a major role in defence mechanism and immunity of the body.
The function of part 3 (Blood Platelet): Blood platelets are the initiator of blood clotting.
(d) The average life span of a red blood cell (RBC) is about 120 days.
(e) Thromboplastin