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  1. Blood - Wikipedia

    Blood is a body fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells, and transports metabolic waste products away …

  2. Blood | American Society of Hematology

    3 days ago · In this week's episode, Blood editor Dr. James Griffin interviews Drs. Paresh Vyas and Andrew Hantel on their research published in this week's issue of Blood. Dr.

  3. Blood: What It Is & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Blood is a specialized fluid that constantly flows throughout your body. It’s made of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

  4. Blood | Definition, Composition, Functions, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 26, 2026 · Blood is a fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products. It contains specialized cells that serve particular functions. These …

  5. Blood Basics - Hematology.org

    It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The blood that runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries is known as whole blood—a mixture of about 55% …

  6. 18.1 An Overview of Blood - Anatomy and Physiology 2e | OpenStax

    Recall that blood is a connective tissue. Like all connective tissues, it is made up of cellular elements and an extracellular matrix. The cellular elements—referred to as the formed elements —include red …

  7. Facts About Blood - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells and common blood tests.

  8. Overview of Blood and Blood Components - University of Rochester ...

    The main job of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, away from the tissues and back to the lungs.

  9. Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood

    Am I Eligible to Donate Blood? Are you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health, travel, medications, tattoos, and more.

  10. Blood - MedlinePlus

    May 11, 2023 · The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells (RBC) deliver oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and organs.