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6 Cards in this Set
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Cells of the body are serviced by what 2 fluids?
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blood and interstitial fluid
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what is blood composed of?
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plasma and a variety of cells
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what is the function of interstitial fluid?
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bathes the cells of the body
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What are the functions of blood?
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transportation, regulation, protection from disease and loss of blood
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what does blood help to regulate
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1. helps regulate pH through buffers.
2. helps regulate body temperature. 3. helps regulate water content of cells by interactions with dissolved ions and proteins |
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what are physical characteristics of blood?
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-Thicker than water and flows more slowly.
-temperature of 100.4 F -pH 7.4 (7.35-7.45) -8% of total body weight |
