Final Answer:
E: Erythrocytes
P: Platelets
L: Leukocytes
H: Plasma
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Explanation:
Let’s match each letter to the correct blood component using the clues:
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E: The description says “also called ‘red blood cells’”, “carry oxygen throughout the body”, and “most abundant cell in the blood”. That’s
erythrocytes.
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P (two places): One says “a part of the immune system”, “considered a ‘fragment’ of a cell”, and “aid in clotting process” — that’s
platelets. The other P points to the same type (platelets are small fragments, not full cells).
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L: Clues include “a part of the immune system”, “defends the body against disease and infection”, and “also called ‘white blood cells’” — that’s
leukocytes.
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H: This is the liquid part — “liquid component of blood”, “carries oxygen throughout the body” is *not* this one (that’s erythrocytes), but H is labeled in the zoomed-in plasma area and matches: “larger than red blood cells” is *not* true for plasma — wait, look again: the label H points to the clear liquid surrounding the cells in the vessel — that’s
plasma. Also, in the description list, “the largest component of blood” refers to plasma by volume (~55%), and it’s the fluid matrix.
Double-checking the matching list:
- “Also called ‘red blood cells’” → EC (erythrocytes)
- “A part of the immune system… fragment… clotting” → PT (platelets)
- “Also called ‘white blood cells’” → LC (leukocytes)
- “The largest component of blood” (by volume) → PM (plasma)
So:
E = Erythrocytes
P = Platelets
L = Leukocytes
H = Plasma
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of blood worksheet.
