1. Parts of Blood

2. Red Blood Cells Red blood cells have the important job of bringing oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in the body.

3. White Blood Cells White blood cells have the important job of finding and destroying germs in the body.

4. This white blood cell is attacking bacteria. It is trapping the bacteria. Then it will engulf the bacteria and destroy it will special enzymes.

5. Platelets Platelets are special cells that help the body form blood clots and scabs. When they are not needed, they are smooth.

6. Platelets When platelets are needed, they become more stringy, so they can stick together easily and help form a clot.

7. Platelets Here is another picture of platelets that are ready to form a clot.

8. Plasma Plasma is the liquid part of blood. It is what the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets float around in.

9. Blood Vessels Blood Vessels are the tubes that carry the blood all around your body. A rteries carry blood A way from the heart, ve IN s carry it back IN to the heart.

10. Capillaries Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that trade the oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide with the cells.