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The Blood (Transports (Nutrients (eg: Glucose), O2 and CO2, Immune cells,…
The Blood
Transports
O2 and CO2
Nutrients
eg: Glucose
Immune cells
Hormones
Waste (nitrogenous waste turned into urea)
Functions
Transports of dissolved substances
Regulates Ions and pH
Restricts fluid loss at an injury
Defense against pathogens and toxins
Stabilization of body temperature
Charactersistics
viscous
Slightly basic/ alkaline
7.4 pH
100 degrees
7% of weight is blood
Females: 4-5 liters
Males: 5-6 Liters
Components
Plasma
Larger 55% of blood
Fluid
Water (92%)
Dissolved plasma proteins(7%)
Dissolved solutes(1%)
Interstitial Fluid
outside blood vessels
Formed Elements
Blood cells
WBC (<.1%)
RBC (99%)
Solids
Platelets(<.1%)
Hematopoiesis
Formation of blood