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What are the major components that blood circulates to distribute throughout the body?
What are the major components that blood circulates to distribute throughout the body?
Respiratory gases, nutrients, water, electrolytes, hormones, antibodies, drugs, metabolic waste, and heat.
What are the cellular elements that make up blood?
What are the cellular elements that make up blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
How much blood does a person weighing 70 kg approximately have?
How much blood does a person weighing 70 kg approximately have?
Approximately 5 L, with 2 L occupied by cellular elements and 3 L as plasma.
What are the main components of blood plasma by weight?
What are the main components of blood plasma by weight?
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Why are the normal plasma concentrations of selected ions and small molecules almost the same as those in the interstitial fluid?
Why are the normal plasma concentrations of selected ions and small molecules almost the same as those in the interstitial fluid?
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