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14 Cards in this Set
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Blood as type of connective tissue
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consists of cells surrounded by a FLUID extracellular matrix
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Cardiovascular System
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blood, blood vessels, and the heart
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volume of blood in body
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5 liter
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pH of blood
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7.4
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temp of blood
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38 degrees C (100.4 F) slightly higher than normal body temp of 37 degree C (98.6 F)
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Blood % of body weight
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8% of body weight
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Viscosity of blood
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Thicker than water due to special proteins
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Blood function (1)
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transports dissolved gases, nutrients, nitrogenous wastes, and hormones
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Blood function (2)
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provided the body with IMMUNITY (defense) against foreign microbes (white blood cells-pathogens) and their toxins
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Blood function (3)
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regulates the electrolyte (ion) (anything with a charge) composition and VOLUME of body fluids
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Blood function (4)
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protects the body from excessive fluid loss by clotting (platelet form seal to clot
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Blood components
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Plasma and formed elements
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Plasma
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-fluid matrix (mainly consists of water)
-constitutes 55% of blood -straw-colored (light yellow) |
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Plasma composition
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water
-the main component (92%) of plasma and, consequently, is also the main component of blood Solutes -1% Proteins -7% |
