1.1.1.3 Types of Blood Cells

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Erythrocytes
These are red blood cells which transport oxygen & carbon dioxide.
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Leucocytes
These are white blood cells. There are 3 different types of Leucocytes.
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1. Neutrophils
These engulf microorganisms by phagocytosis. They have small granules in their cytoplasm.
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2. Lymphocytes
They are cells of the immune system. They have a large, darkly-stained nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of clear cytoplasm.
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3. Monocytes
They are found in the circulatory system. They are the largest type of Leucocyte & are large, bean shaped nucleus & clear nucleus.
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A micrometre
A micrometre is one millionth of a metre
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These are white blood cells. There are 3 different types of Leucocytes.

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These engulf microorganisms by phagocytosis. They have small granules in their cytoplasm.

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They are cells of the immune system. They have a large, darkly-stained nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of clear cytoplasm.

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They are found in the circulatory system. They are the largest type of Leucocyte & are large, bean shaped nucleus & clear nucleus.

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