Meaning of sangre by JOHN

BLOOD Fluid circulating through the veins and arteries of animals, consisting of a liquid part, plasma and a solid part. Plasma contains water, proteins, mineral salts and vitamins that nourish the organs. The solid part is made up of white blood cells or leukocytes, red blood cells or red blood cells and platelets. White blood cells, 1% of the blood, are of five types: neutrophils (granulocytes also called polymorphonuclear 60 to 70% of leukocytes), eusinophils (granulocytes that circulate about 6 to 12 hours in the blood and then go to tissues), basophils, monocytes (the largest leukocytes and 2 to 8% of leukocytes, are part of the mononuclear fanatical system) and lymphocytes. The first 4 types make up the myeloid. Lymphocytes the lymphoid. The lymphoid is, in turn, made up of T lymphocytes or thymocytes, which come from stem cells and attack infections, but are fundamental against cancer; by B lymphocytes, which also come from stem cells and generate antibodies; and by NK (Natural Killer) cells first line of defense against infections and other pathologies. Red blood cells, also called pieces or red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen to different tissues. Hemoglobin is its main component and they are the most abundant blood cells. Platelets have the function of clotting the blood when cuts or wounds occur.