Our blood consists of a liquid, the
straw-colored plasma, in which are sus-
pended red blood cells, white blood
cells, and platelets. red blood cells are
used to transport oxygen throughout the
body. the different types of white blood
cells are used to fight infections. platelets
are important in blood clotting.
come of the fois sage ab
1. based on the passage above,
which of the following blood
components would be used to
repair an open wound?
(1) plasma and white blood cells
(2) red blood cells
(3) white blood cells
(4) platelets
(5) white blood cells and platelets