How long does it take for red blood cells (erythrocytes) to break down in the spleen?
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white blood cells (leucocytes)
how much of the blood do these account for?
where are they found?
how much does a newborn have and when does this decrease?
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what do white blood cells (leucocytes) form part of?
what is the role of them?
which types of white blood cells protect against viruses?
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why is it important that midwifes know about the role of white blood cells and their part in protecting against viruses etc?
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what changes can occur to white blood cells (leucocytes) in labour?
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Where are platelets produced?
what do they do?
what do they store and transport?
what do they aid and assist in?
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what are the 4 components of blood?
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what is the haematocrit?
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where are antibodies and platelets found?
what are they?
