Blood
Blood is defined as the red fluid circulating through the arteries, capillaries, and veins pushed by the heart
*Delivers oxygen and nourishment
*Removes carbon dioxide and waste
Blood can be divided into two separate units: the formed components and the non-formed components.
Formed Components:
About 45% by volume
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Platelets
Non-formed Components:
About 65% by volume
Water
Ions
The non-formed components will be found in the Plasma the yellow fluid that remains after the formed components have been removed
Nutrients
Waste
Gas
Proteins
55% albumin (a protein in the blood that helps stop leakage in the veins, arteries)
40% globulin (several globulins including antibodies)
6% fibrinogen (blood clotting protein)