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Blood is important for regulation of the body’s pH, temperature, osmotic pressure, the circulation of nutrients and removal of waste, the distribution of hormones from endocrine glands, and the elimination of excess heat; it also contains components for blood clotting.
23 lut 2021 · 1. PHYSIOLOGY OF BLOOD. INTRODUCTION. • Blood is a connective tissue in fluid form. • It is considered as the ‘fluid of life’ because it carries oxygen from lungs to all parts. of the body and...
The primary function of blood is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to, and remove wastes from, the body cells; but that is only the beginning of the story. The specific functions of blood also include defense, and maintenance of homeostasis, such as distributing heat where it is needed.
Hemoglobin. Normal values for hemoglobin are 13–18 g/100 ml in adult males, and 12–16 g/100 ml in adult females. Hemoglobin is made up of the red heme pigment bound to the protein globin. Globin consists of four polypeptide chains: two alpha (α) and two beta (β)—each binding a ring-like heme.
The blood is circulated through the lungs and body by the pumping action of the heart. The right ventricle pressurizes the blood to send it through the capillaries of the lungs, while the left ventricle repressurizes the blood to send it throughout the body. Pressure is essentially lost in the capillaries, hence gravity and especially the ...
28 lut 2021 · Identify the role of blood in the body; Compare red and white blood cells; Describe the basic components of the blood
