Blood transports materials around the body and protects against disease. It contains:
- Red blood cells which transport oxygen.
- White blood cells which protect against disease.
- Blood platelets which help the blood to clot and repair a cut.
- Plasma which is a liquid that carries these cells. It also transports important nutrients.
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