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BLOOD. WHAT IS IT?. BLOOD. Consists of two distinct elements: Plasma : fluid portion (55%) Water Dissolved gases: _____________________ Proteins Sugars Vitamins Minerals waste Formed : composed of cells (45%) Mostly red and white blood cells. Red Blood Cells. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BLOODWHAT IS IT?
BLOOD Consists of two distinct elements:
Plasma: fluid portion (55%) Water Dissolved gases: _____________________ Proteins Sugars Vitamins Minerals waste
Formed: composed of cells (45%) Mostly red and white blood cells.
Red Blood Cells Also called ERYTHROCYTES Make of 44% of the 45% “formed” part of
blood. Specialized for ____________ transport.
Mature cell has no nucleus Packed with respiratory pigment called
HEMOGLOBIN: iron-containing molecule that binds with oxygen.
Blood Colour is Determined by Different Respiratory Pigments You may have noticed the different
colours of fluid produced by ‘squished’ organisms... this is partially the reason:
White Blood Cells Also called LEUCOCYTES. Make up only about 1% of blood volume. Play a major role in helping body fight off
pathogens. HAVE NUCLEI!
CENTRIFUGATION of a blood sample.
Platelets Not cells. Fragments of cells from bone marrow. Important role in clotting blood protection from
excessive blood loss after injury. Steps to blood clotting (still not completely understood):
Blood vessel broken substances released by broken blood vessels attract platelets platelets rupture and chemicals released thromboplastin (enzyme) is produced reacts with prothrombin to produce thrombin reacts with fibrinogen fibrin.
Fibrin: insoluble material that forms a mesh of strands around an area of injury. Traps escaping blood cells!
Blood Plasma Medium in which blood cells/platelets are
suspended Contains dissolved proteins which are
important to all blood functions: Red blood cell processes White blood cell processes Platelet processes,
Etc.
Classwork/Homework Read “Human Blood Groups” (page 300)
and make detailed notes.
Complete the following SR questions (page 303) #1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11.