Blood PPT 2024 PDF

Blood Introduction to the Blood Blood: a type of connective tissue with a fluid matrix (plasma) Blood, heart, and blood vessels make up the circulatory system Blood transports subst...

Blood Introduction to the Blood Blood: a type of connective tissue with a fluid matrix (plasma) Blood, heart, and blood vessels make up the circulatory system Blood transports substances throughout the body, helps to maintain homeostasis and distributes heat Blood transports nutrients and oxygen to the body cells, and removes metabolic wastes and carbon dioxide The blood contains red blood cells (for respiratory gas transport), white blood cells (for fighting infection), platelets (for stoppage of bleeding), and plasma (the liquid matrix) Composition of the Blood Access the text alternative for slide images. Blood Volume and Composition Plasma is a mixture of water, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, hormones, electrolytes, and cellular wastes The percentage of formed elements in the blood is normally 45%, and is mainly red blood cells; this percentage is called the hematocrit (HCT) Plasma makes up 55% of the blood volume White blood cells and platelets make up