Formed elements that carry oxygen to and from the body's tissues

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Three major types of formed elements include:

- red blood cells/erythrocytes
- platelets/thrombocytes
- white blood cells/leukocytes

Major Types of Formed Elements

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Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

Formed elements involved in clot formation and tissue repair

Platelets (Thrombocytes)

Formed elements involved in the innate and adaptive immune response

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