Keywords
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematology, immune system, oxygen transport, blood clotting, anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia.
Abstract
The blood consists of corpuscular elements, including red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes). These elements play essential roles in oxygen transport, immune defense, and blood clotting. Erythrocytes facilitate oxygen exchange, leukocytes protect against infections, and platelets prevent excessive bleeding. Understanding the structure, function, and disorders associated with these elements is crucial in diagnosing and treating various hematological diseases. This paper explores the composition and physiological significance of the corpuscular elements of blood.References
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