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Components of blood, Blood groups , Heart Diseases , Conduction of…
Components of blood
Platelets
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They are created when a megakaryocytes breaks down, 1 megakaryocyte can be able to produce around 1000-2000 platelets.
The process of blood clotting starts when a there is an abrasion on the wall of the blood vessel. The Platelets send signal's that does one of 3 roles
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The signal convers fibrinogen that resides inside the plasma into fibrin. Which is reinforcement to reduce blood lose.
Platelets are attracted towards a wound site, they form a wound site and then a plug.
Plasma
90% of its composition consist of water while the rest 10% consists of proteins, ions, nutrients and waste material along with other materials
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These materials also include of, Hormones - Long-distant signals, Antibodies : - Neutralizers of Pathogens, Lipids:- Cholesterol
There are important proteins like Albumin that prevent the leaking of fluids in the blood vessels into surrounding tissues. This includes of the lung, and the abdomen.
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In Veins, a portion of the CO2 gets dissolved into Bicarbonate inside the plasma.
RBC
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The Hemoglobin plays a role in binding to the different gases, after CO2 is taken
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WBC
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Immune response, recognize and neutralize any pathogen detected.
Blood groups
Rh Blood groups
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Rh antigen
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RH+/ RH - (human) = bad
Blood clotting, inflammation
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
Mum in RH +, baby is RH -
If the blood mixes then there is a chance of developing anemia, and jaundice
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Heart Diseases
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Angina Pectoris
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Stable; stress; high altitude, environmental, excessive activity.
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Heart Failure
Improper pumping of blood,
Causes: Hypertension, Angina Pectoris
Symptoms: shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of legs (edema), Fluid retention
Hypertension
Causes
Fatty, oily foods, genetics, Lifestyles, Health conditions
Further complications
Kidney Damage, Heart Diseases
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