alleryStart learning →The cellular elements of blood are collectively referred to as the:
AImmune complexes
BFormed elements
CPlasma proteins
DClotting factors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Formed elements
1. Blood's cells and cell fragments have a collective name.
2. Blood contains cells as well as its fluid matrix.
3. The cellular elements are referred to as the formed elements.
4. They include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 18 'The Cardiovascular System: Blood', sections 18.1-18.6_
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