NUTR 367 Lecture E1
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Components of Cardiovascular System
Fluid CT / blood
Pump / heart
Conducting hoses / blood vessels
Components of (Whole) Blood
Cells in a fluid matrix
Plasma / fluid
Formed Elements
Formed Elements
Erythrocytes / RBCs
Leukocytes / WBCs
Platelets / Fragments
Functions of Blood
Transport - gas, nutrient, waste
Regulate - pH, temperature, fluid volume
Protect - against pathogens, bleeding
Regulation of Body Temperature
Vasodilation - closed to surface
Vasoconstriction - away from skin
Physical Characteristics of Blood
38*C
High viscosity - 5x higher than water
7-8% of body weight in kg (5.25 L / 75kg)
Whole blood
Fractionation
Fractionation
Separating whole blood into plasma and formed elements
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