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What is the primary liquid component of blood, and what percentage does it make up?
Plasma, which makes up about 55% of total blood volume.
What are the three main types of formed elements found in blood?
Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.
What process is responsible for the formation of blood cells?
Hematopoiesis.
Name two hormones that stimulate blood cell production and specify which cells they target.
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Describe the pathway of blood circulation in the human body.
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What is one of the primary functions of blood in relation to oxygen?
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How does blood help in regulating body temperature?
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What role do leukocytes play in the blood?
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What components make up plasma, and what is its primary constituent?
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What is the function of thrombocytes in the blood?
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Study Notes
Blood Composition
- Blood is a liquid tissue that consists of:
- Plasma (55%): liquid portion of blood that transports proteins, nutrients, hormones, gases, and waste products
- Formed elements (45%): blood cells and platelets
- Formed elements:
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells): carry oxygen from lungs to tissues
- Leukocytes (white blood cells): part of immune system, defend against infection and disease
- Thrombocytes (platelets): involved in blood clotting
Blood Plasma
- Plasma makes up about 55% of total blood volume
- Composition:
- Water (92%): primary component of plasma
- Proteins (7%): albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen
- Nutrients (0.5%): glucose, amino acids, and lipids
- Hormones (0.2%): regulate various bodily functions
- Gases (0.1%): oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen
- Waste products (0.1%): urea, creatinine, and bilirubin
- Electrolytes (0.1%): sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium
Blood Cell Formation
- Hematopoiesis: process of blood cell formation
- Occurs in:
- Bone marrow: production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
- Lymphoid organs: production of white blood cells (lymphocytes)
- Stimulated by:
- Hormones: erythropoietin (red blood cells), thrombopoietin (platelets), and colony-stimulating factors (white blood cells)
Blood Circulation
- Blood circulation: movement of blood throughout the body
- Pathway:
- Heart → arteries → arterioles → capillaries → venules → veins → heart
- Functions:
- Oxygen delivery to tissues
- Carbon dioxide removal from tissues
- Nutrient delivery to tissues
- Waste removal from tissues
- Regulation of body temperature
Blood Functions
- Transportation:
- Oxygen from lungs to tissues
- Carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs
- Nutrients from digestive system to tissues
- Waste products from tissues to excretory organs
- Regulation:
- pH balance
- Body temperature
- Blood pressure
- Protection:
- Defense against infection and disease (white blood cells)
- Blood clotting (platelets)
Blood Composition
- Blood is a liquid tissue comprised of plasma (55% of blood volume) and formed elements (45%).
- Formed elements include:
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells) responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to body tissues.
- Leukocytes (white blood cells) serve as defenders against infections and diseases.
- Thrombocytes (platelets) play a crucial role in the blood clotting process.
Blood Plasma
- Plasma constitutes about 55% of overall blood volume.
- Key components of plasma include:
- Water (92%): the primary constituent of plasma.
- Proteins (7%): includes albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen, which serve various functions in the body.
- Nutrients (0.5%): such as glucose, amino acids, and lipids vital for cellular functions.
- Hormones (0.2%): regulate multiple bodily functions.
- Gases (0.1%): include oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen, involved in respiratory processes.
- Waste products (0.1%): consist of urea, creatinine, and bilirubin, needing excretion.
- Electrolytes (0.1%): include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function.
Blood Cell Formation
- Hematopoiesis is the process through which blood cells are formed.
- The primary sites of blood cell production are:
- Bone marrow, which generates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Lymphoid organs are specifically involved in producing white blood cells (lymphocytes).
- Blood cell production is stimulated by hormones such as:
- Erythropoietin, affecting red blood cell creation.
- Thrombopoietin, influencing platelet production.
- Colony-stimulating factors, promoting white blood cell differentiation.
Blood Circulation
- Blood circulation refers to the continuous movement of blood throughout the body.
- The circulation pathway includes:
- Flow from the heart through arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins back to the heart.
- Blood circulation's primary functions encompass:
- Delivering oxygen and nutrients to body tissues.
- Removing carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from tissues.
- Regulating body temperature by distributing heat.
Blood Functions
- Transportation occurs for:
- Oxygen from the lungs to tissues.
- Carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs.
- Nutrients from the digestive tract to body tissues.
- Waste products from tissues to the excretory organs.
- Regulation mechanisms include:
- Maintaining pH balance.
- Controlling body temperature.
- Managing blood pressure.
- Protection is offered through:
- White blood cells that defend against pathogens.
- Platelets that assist in blood coagulation to prevent excessive bleeding.
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Learn about the composition of blood, including plasma and formed elements, and their functions in the human body.
