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| blood performs three general functions |
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transport
regulation
protection. |
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connective tissue that has a liquid intercellular matrix.
average adult has 4 to 6L of blood.
pH 7.35 to 7.45
tive times more viscous(thicker) than water |
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| blood viscosity refers to the ease with whch blood flows through the blood vessels. |
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| blood is composed of two parts |
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-pale yellow fluid composed mostly of water
-contains proteins, ions, nutrients, gases, and waste. |
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the plasma proteins consist of albumin
-various clotting factors, antibodies, and complement proteins. |
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is the plasma minus the clotting proteins |
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| the blood cells include the following: |
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red blood cells ( RBCs)
white blood cells (WBCs)
platelets |
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red blood cells, also called erythrocytes
primarily involved in the transport of oxygen to all body tissues |
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white blood cells, also called leukocytes
protect the body from infection |
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also called thrombocytes
protect the body from bleeding |
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the separation of blo intwo phases forms the basis of a blood test
its the percentage of blood cells in a sample of blood |
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the process of blood cell production
two types of hematopoietic tissue in the adult are the red bone marrow and the lymphatic tissue. |
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| the three types of blood cells are produced in the red bone marrow from the same cell |
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