Circulatory System and Blood
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blood plasma
liquids dissolved substances
formed elements
red blood cells (erythtocytes)
buffy coat
platelets and white blood cells
platelets
thrombocytes and leukocytes
blood osmolality
285 to 295 mOsm
blood pH
7.38 to 7.44
hematocrit values
female: 36-46%
male: 41-53%
hemoglobin values
female: 12-16
male 13.5 to 17.5
red blood cells
made up of an enzyme, carbonic anhydrase, involved in carbon dioxide transport
anemia
low red blood cell count
erythropoiesis
formation of red blood cells in the blood marrow
exgenous antibodies
used for blood typing
platelet plug
clot formation
thrombus
blood clot
embolas
free floating blood clot
circulation
movement of blood through blood vesicles/heart
gas exchange
diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulation and cells
left ventricles
pumps blood through systemic circuit
capillaries
one cell layer thick
transportation
all of the substances essential for cellular metabolism are transported by the circulatory system
respiratory
red blood cells
clotting
protects against blood loss when vessels are damaged
arteries
carry blood away from the heart
veins
return blood to the heart
leukocytes
contain nuclei and mitochondria
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