Study Notes On 'Blood'
BLOOD https://t.me/joinchat/GDkrgVQCINetc3zLMZ71mQ • Blood is a fluid connective tissue. • The quantity of blood in the human’s body is 7% of the total weight. • pH value of blood is 7.4. • There is an average of 5-6 litres of blood in human body. • Female contains half litre of blood less in comparison to male. • It also fights infection and regulates temperature. Blood cells are produced in BONE MARROW Red cells, white cells and platelets are made in the marrow of bones, especially the vertebrae, ribs, hips, skull and sternum. These essential blood cells fight infection, carry oxygen and help control bleeding. Blood has four components: 1. Plasma 2. Red blood cells 3. White blood cells 4. Platelets PLASMA -> Liquid portion of Blood It contains 92 percent water, constitutes 55 percent of blood volume. FUNCTION: • maintaining a satisfactory blood pressure • volume to supplying critical proteins for blood clotting and immunity. • medium for exchange of vital minerals such as sodium a