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