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What is blood? Describe the various components of blood.

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  • Blood is the fluid which flows in blood vessels. It transports substances like digested food from the small intestine to the other parts of the body. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body. It also transports waste for removal from the body.
  • It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

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