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Blood Circulation Flashcards

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General Composition of Blood

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Plasma, blood cells, hematocrit, buffy coat, and blood volume

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Hematocrit

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The percentage of the blood that consists of red blood cells

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Blood Volume

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Males is 5-6 liters, Women is 4-5 liters

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Buffy Coat

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The portion of blood composed of leukocytes and platelets

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What is found in Blood Plasma

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Water: About 90%. Helps blood function as temperature volume (absorbes heat)

Plasma Proteins: Albumins, globulins, clotting factors, and water soluble hormones

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White Blood Cells (WBC)

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Protects the body from infections

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Red Blood Cells (RBC)

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Carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body

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Veins

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Carry blood towards the heart

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Arteries

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Carry blood away from the heart

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