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Chapter 11 Blood

Summary. Blood CompositionPlasmaCellsRed blood cellsWhite blood cellsPlateletsMyeloid tissueClotting processBlood types. Blood Composition. Blood is a fluid tissue made up of water, many types of chemicals and millions of cells.Blood volume

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Chapter 11 Blood

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    1. Chapter 11 Blood Transportation, regulation and protection

    2. Summary Blood Composition Plasma Cells Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets Myeloid tissue Clotting process Blood types

    3. Blood Composition Blood is a fluid tissue made up of water, many types of chemicals and millions of cells. Blood volume – 4-6 liters depending on sex, size and age (~8% of TBW). Color – arterial blood is bright red and venous blood is dark red.

    4. Blood Composition pH – normal is 7.35 – 7.45; venous blood will have a lower pH because it has a higher concentration of CO2. pH (parts hydrogen) is a measure of the amount of H+ in a solution. Values range from 0-14. Neutral pH is 7.0 and a pH below 7.0 is acid while a pH above 7.0 is alkaline. Blood is slightly ?

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