The structure of the blood is as follows: Four major parts Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. What is plasma it is made up of water 90%-92%? The fluid is the color as straw. The function of the blood system is to transport the dissolved gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide it rids the body of water products. The other thing that it transports is hormones, enzymes, nutrients like glucose, amino acids, micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Then we have plasma proteins these particular proteins are associated with defenses such as blood clotting and antibodies. Then we have the red and white blood cells (erythrocytes) and (leucocytes). They maintain the temperature within your body. About 36 times
