Circulatory system
Blood, heart, vascular system
Blood
Plasma + Formed Elements
Blood
8% of TBW
Plasma
Yellowish (55% of TBVolume)
Plasma
91% H2O, 2% Substances, 7% proteins
Formed elements
RBCs, WBCs, Platelets
Hematopoiesis
formation of blood
Blood Function
Transport (respiratory gases, Nutrients and Waste products, processed molucules and hormones and enymes)
Blood Function
Erythrocytes
Hb (gas transport)
Erythrocytes
Flat, biconcave, anucleated, 120d lifespan, 45% blood volume (Hct)
Leukocytes
Protect against invading microbes
Platelets
smallest of the formed elements (Sticky - function in clotting)
Platelets
Release serotonin - vasoconstriction
250,000-500,000/cc in blood