Characteristics of Blood (Human A&P)
How much salt is in blood?
0.85-0.9%
How much warmer is your blood than your usual body temperature?
1 degree
What are the seven characteristics of blood?
1. Red body fluid 2. Viscosity of 4.5-5.5 3. Temperature of 100.4 F or 38 C 1 degree more than body temperature 4. pH of 7.35-7.45 (basic) 5. 0.86-0.9% is salt 6. blood is 8% of your body weight 7. Blood volume is 5L
What is the temperature of blood?
100.4 F or 38 C
What is the blood volume of females?
4-5L
What is the viscosity of blood?
4.5-5.5
What is the blood volume of males?
5-6L
What is the general blood volume of humans?
5L
What is the pH of blood?
7.35-7.45
How much of our body weight is blood?
8%
Is blood alkaline or an acid?
Alkaline
What does blood typically flow throughout the body in?
Blood Vessels
How much thicker is blood than water?
Blood is 5 times thicker than water.
What color is blood and why?
Blood is red because of the presence of Hemoglobin.
What is saline?
Sodium Chloride
Is blood a suspension?
Yes
