Topic 19 - The blood as connective tissue: plasma and cellular components Flashcards
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defenition and function
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Fluid CT that carries/transport nutrients oxygen. waste products to excretory organs and CO2 to lungs
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total volume
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8-11% in large domestic animals, 6-7 in lab animals
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Components
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Cellular: erythocytes, platelets, leukocytes
ECM: Plasma: water with inorganic and organic solouts
Fibers: fibrinogen dissolved in plasma for clotting
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Prep. for LM studies
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drop of blood to slide
dry then fix methanol
stain with giemsa