Catalyst University
Anatomy - Basics of the Formed Elements RBCs, WBCs, & Platelets
In this video, we discuss basic information about red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes) such as life span, function, and composition.
Curated Video
What's in Your Blood
In this video, I talk about the components found in the blood and their functions. We are going to talk about the Complete Blood Count (CBC) test that your doctor orders, red and white blood cells, platelets, and proteins like albumin,...
Curated Video
Hemopoiesis / Hematopoiesis | How Blood is Made
In this video, we discuss how blood cells are made - everything from red blood cells to white blood cells and platelets.
Curated Video
Disorders of Red Blood Cells - Anemia Problems
Erythrocytes a.k.a. Red Blood Cells help us transport oxygen throughout the body. But what happens when they don’t work the way they should? Let's find out.
Curated Video
Blood Structure and Function: Why is Blood Important
In this video, we'll dig into the components of blood and talk about why it's important. We talk about the erythrocytes (red blood cells), Leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets) and show how they contribute to the 3...
Curated Video
Red Blood Cell Structure and Function | Anatomy and Physiology
Red Blood Cells are unique cells. And in this video, we talk about their structure and function. Learn about their biconcave shape, the missing organelles, details about hemoglobin and gas exchange.
Professor Dave Explains
The Composition and Function of Blood
Of course we all know what blood is, and everyone has had at least a minor injury involving blood. But what is it exactly? What's it made of? What does it do? Why do we die if we lose enough of it? Let's check out each component of blood...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology: Blood, Part 1: True Blood
Now that we've talked about your blood vessels, we're going to zoom in a little closer and talk about your blood itself. We'll start by outlining the basic components of blood, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology: Blood, Part 2: There Will Be Blood
We'll start by explaining the structure and function of your erythrocytes, and of hemoglobin, which they use to carry oxygen. We'll follow the formation and life cycle of a red blood cell, including how their levels are regulated by EPO...
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #30: Blood, Part 2 There Will Be Blood
It's time to start talking about some of the terrible things you can do to your own body, like blood doping. We'll start by explaining the structure and function of your erythrocytes, and of hemoglobin, which they use to carry oxygen....
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #29: Blood, Part 1 True Blood
Now that we've talked about your blood vessels, we're going to zoom in a little closer and talk about your blood itself. We'll start by outlining the basic components of blood -- including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Blood Components and Functions
This lesson will identify the functions of the three components that make up blood.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Red Blood Cells
A narrated lesson examining the structure, function, and production of new red blood cells. [5:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Plasma Cell Dyscrasias?
This video explains the different blood cells and plasma cell dyscrasias or dysfunction. [7:53]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Blood: Components, Functions
This lesson will identify the functions of the three components that make up blood as well as identify the 4 blood types.