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| Composition of Blood |
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Component
of Blood
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Quantity
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Description
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Functions
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Blood
plasma
1)
Water
2)
Plasma proteins
Albumin
Globulins
Fibrinogen
3)
other solutes
Electrolytes
Nutrients
Gases
Regulatory substances
Waste products
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55%
91.5%
of total blood plasma
7%
(albumin, globulin and fibrinogen) of total blood plasma
54%
of total plasma protein
38%
of total plasma protein
7%
of total plasma protein
1.5%
of total blood plasma
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Liquid
portion
Mostly
produced from liver
Small
in size and most numerous protein
Large
in size
Plasma
cells produce immunoglobulins (Ig)
Large
in size
Inorganic
salt:
Cation: Na+, Mg++, K+, Ca++,
Anion: Cl-, HPO4--,
SO4- -
Amino
acids, glucose, vitamins and minerals
Oxygen
Carbon
di oxide
Nitrogen
Hormone
Enzyme
Vitamins
Urea,
creatinine, uric acid, ammonia, bilirubin
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Transport,
absorb and release heat
Solvent
medium
Transport
fatty acids, hormones and calcium.
Help
to maintain blood pH.
Regulate
blood viscosity,
Ig
help attack by virus and bacteria
Help
to transport fat soluble vitamins, lipid and iron.
Play
vital role in blood clotting mechanism
Help
to regulate osmotic pressure
Essential
for cell growth and development
O2
is important for many cellular functions
Involved
in regulation of blood pH
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Regulate
growth, development and metabolism.
Catalyze
reaction
Enzymatic
reaction
Most
are breakdown products, and carried by blood to excretion organ
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