20.2 Formed Elements

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  • The major cellular components of blood are erythrocytes (red blood cells) and leukocytes (white blood cells)
  • Two major classes of leukocytes: granular (with cytoplasmic granules) and agranular (without cytoplasmic granules)
  • Blood contains platelets, noncellular formed elements that function in clotting