Anatomy Ch 11 - Blood

globulins

synthesized by lymphocytes or by the liver; include antibodies; include carrier molecules for fats in the blood

Albumin

synthesized only by the liver; pulls tissue fluid into capillaries to maintain blood volume; the most abundant plasma protein

38%-48%

the blood cells make up ______ of the total blood

91%

the blood plasma is approximately what percent water?

52-62%

the blood plasma makes up ______ of the total blood

cells and plasma proteins

the presence of what make blood more viscous than water?

thickness

the viscosity of blood refers to its

dissolve

the water of plasma is a solvent, which means that substances may ______ in this water and be transported.

hemopoietic tissue

tissue in which blood cells are formed

Transportation

Nutrients and waste products ; gases and hormones

Clotting factors

Synthesized only by the liver. Include fibrinogen & prothrombin. Help prevent blood loss when blood vessels rupture

4-6

The amount of blood within the body varies by size of the person ; the amount is in the range of _____ liters

7.35-7.45

The normal pH range of blood

Regulation

Acid-base balance ; body temperature ; Fluid-electrolyte balance

Protection

Blood clotting ; Destroys pathogens

bicarbonate

carbon dioxide is carried in the plasma in the form of _____ ions