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Blood Blood Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Cardiovascular system is composed of - Blood - Heart - Blood Vessels Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Blood is similar in Origi...

Blood Blood Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Cardiovascular system is composed of - Blood - Heart - Blood Vessels Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Blood is similar in Origin Composition Function In all person, but Is unique from one person to another. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.  The study of blood, blood forming and disorders associated with blood is called Hematology Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Functions and Properties of Blood Blood is a liquid connective tissue consisting of cells surrounded by a liquid matrix (plasma). Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Functions and Properties of Blood  The cellular components (formed elements) of blood include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.  The plasma portion of blood consists of water, proteins and other solutes. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Functions and Properties of Blood  Blood transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, hormones, heat and waste products.  Blood regulates homeostasis of all body fluids, pH, body temperature and water content of cells.  Blood protects against excessive loss by clotting and against infections through the use of white blood cells. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Physical Characteristics of the Blood  Denser and more viscose than water  The temperature is 38°  The PH is 7.35 - 7.45 (little alkaline)  The color depends on O2 content  8% of total body mass  Aldosterone, ADH and ANP can regulate amount of water in plasma. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.  Plasma-55% Buffy coat-