Intro to blood Flashcards
0
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Bloods average volume
A
5 liters
1
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What are the 4 main components of blood
A
Erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma
2
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Bloods average temperature
A
100.4
3
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4 things blood distributes
A
Heat, nutrients, waste, and oxygen
4
Q
What is a regulatory function of blood
A
Buffering the blood when acids and bases are added
5
Q
How does blood provide protective features?
A
Clotting proteins and platelets prevent blood loss and amunity
6
Q
What is the most abundant plasma protein and what’s it’s function
A
Albumin-important in osmotic balance funneling water in and out
