Formed elements

Definition

Formed elements are the cellular components of blood, including red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes). They play crucial roles in oxygen transport, immune response, and blood clotting.

Related terms

Erythrocytes:

These are red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.

Leukocytes:

White blood cells that defend the body against infection and disease by attacking foreign invaders.

Thrombocytes:

Platelets involved in blood clotting; they help prevent excessive bleeding when vessels are damaged