Introductory physiology and blood (personal research)
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What is physiology

It is the branch of biology that studies how living organisms function, particularly how the cells, tissue,organ and system work together to maintain life

What is blood

It is a specialized bodily fluid that plays a vital role in maintaining life by transporting essential substances throughout the body

What are the components of blood

Plasma, formed elements

What is plasma

<p>It is the liquid portion of blood that takes up to 55% of the blood Volume, it is a pale yellow liquid that contains mostly water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of plasma

<ol> <li>Water for solvent and a medium of transport 2. Protein (albumin, globulin,fibrogen) 3. Nutrient(amino acid,lipids, vitamins, glucose) 4. Hormones to regulate various bodily functions 5. Electrolytes (potassium and calcium) 6. Waste products such as urea and carbon dioxide which are transported to the kidney and lungs</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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