The Cardiovascular System components Flashcards
1
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a connective tissue that consists of two components : a liquid portion, the plasma , and cells and cell fragments called formed elements. primary transporter of nutrients, wastes, and chemicals, helps maintain the slightly alkaline pH of the body fluids( within homeostatic range 7.35 to 7.45)
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Blood
2
Q
90% water and 10% trace elements and particles, including hormones and electrolytes, the largest portion being 2. _______ _______: Albumin, Globulins, Fibrinogen
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- plasma 2. plasma proteins
3
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Through a process called hematopoiesis, the stem cells divide and differentiate to produce three types of 2._______ ______ : erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
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1.Formed elements 2. Blood cells