Blood Physiology PDF
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S R R A B E , DV M
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This document provides an overview of blood physiology. It covers topics such as circulatory fluid, plasma, cellular elements and the hematocrit. The document also examines plasma proteins, lipoproteins, and various aspects of blood function.
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BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY S R R A B E , DV M CIRCULATORY FLUID Blood Carries transported molecules and cells CIRCULATORY FLUIDS Plasma Cellular elements - erythrocytes - leukocytes - thrombocytes (platelets) THE HEMATOCRIT Packed Cell Volume/PCV Indication of oxygen delivery capacity - Human...
BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY S R R A B E , DV M CIRCULATORY FLUID Blood Carries transported molecules and cells CIRCULATORY FLUIDS Plasma Cellular elements - erythrocytes - leukocytes - thrombocytes (platelets) THE HEMATOCRIT Packed Cell Volume/PCV Indication of oxygen delivery capacity - Human 45% (male) 42% (female) - Weddell seal 46.% (pups) 63.5% (adults) - Pekin ducks 45% (at sea level) 56% (after 4 weeks) - Ice fish of antarctica
