Blood Histology

Question 1

Functions of blood

Answer 1

Transport:

1. nutrients + O2
2. waste + CO2
3. Hormones
4. immune system cells

Question 2

What is the 2 major components of blood?

Answer 2

Plasma + blood cells

Question 3

What is plasma and what is it composed of?

Answer 3

Fluid ground substance (without blood cells)

Composition:
1. Water (90%)
2. Proteins (albumin, globulins, fibrinogen)
3. Nutrients (glucose, lipids, amino acids)
4. Gasses (O2, CO2, N)
5. Electrolytes