3.3 The Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What is Blood? (Percentage)
A
55% Plasma, 45% Erythrocytes,
<1% Buffy Coat (Leukocytes & Platelets)
2
Q
Covalent Bond
A
Share electrons
3
Q
Hydrogen Bonds
A
Between molecules of H2O
4
Q
Key Molecules in the Blood
A
Oxygen
Na
Glucose
Amino Acids
Lipids
5
Q
Thermal properties of water
A
Attracted to each other because of polarity
Can absorb large amount of heat before changing state
High Specific Heat Capacity
