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Could you please describe the functions of blood cells?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Easy start: Red cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide for you, white cells fight infection, platelets are fragments that help patch injuries to the vessels. You can find more as you continue learning.

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Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

Could you please describe the functions of blood cells?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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What illnesses could cause these results? WBC 12.4 109/L Neutrophil 9.47 109/L Eosinophil 0.44 10*9/L Nucleated red blood cells 0.2 C reactive protein 17 inorganic phosphate 0.69 mmol/L Repeating test next wk alongisde liver function?