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â¢ White blood cells, which fight infections. â¢ Platelets, smaller cells that help blood to clot. Blood is conducted through blood vessels (arteries and veins). Blood is prevented from clotting in the blood vessels by their smoothness, and the finely tuned balance of clotting factors.
You know what blood is â it's that red stuff that oozes out if you get a paper cut. The average person has about 1 to 1Â½ gallons (4-6 liters) of it. But what is blood, really, and where does it come from? How Does the Body Make Blood? It's not made in a kitchen, but blood has ingredients, just like a recipe. To make blood, your body needs to mix: 1  red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. 2  white blood cells, which fight infections. 3  platelets, which are cells that help you stop bleeding if you get a cut. 4  plasma, a yellowish liquid that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body.