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