Physiology of Blood, Plasma Composition and Function PDF
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Hawler Medical University
2025
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This document is about the physiology of blood, plasma composition, and function. It details the contents, blood composition, and the properties and functions of blood and blood plasma. The document is a lecture or presentation resource for medical students at Hawler Medical University. For information about the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Physiology of Blood, Plasma Composition and Function Unit of Medical Physiology College of Medicine Hawler Medical University 2024-2025 Contents INTRODUCTION PROPERTIES OF BLOOD FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD COMPOSITION OF BLOOD BLOOD PLASMA COMPOSIT...
Physiology of Blood, Plasma Composition and Function Unit of Medical Physiology College of Medicine Hawler Medical University 2024-2025 Contents INTRODUCTION PROPERTIES OF BLOOD FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD COMPOSITION OF BLOOD BLOOD PLASMA COMPOSITIONS OF PLASMA FUNCTIONS OF PLASMA Blood Composition Blood ◦ Fluid connective tissue ◦ Plasma – non-living fluid matrix ◦ Formed elements – living blood "cells" suspended in plasma ◦ Erythrocytes (red blood cells, or RBCs) ◦ Leukocytes (white blood cells, or WBCs) ◦ Platelets Blood Composition Spun tube of blood yields three layers ◦ Plasma on top (~55%) ◦ Erythrocytes on bottom (~45%) ◦ WBCs and platelets in Buffy coat (< 1%) Hematocrit ◦ Percent of blood volume that is RBCs ◦ 47% ± 5% for males; 42% ± 5% for females The major components of whole blood. Formed elements Plasma 55% of whole blood Least dense component Buffy coat Leukocytes and platelets
