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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(Lange_et_al.)/16%3A_Cardiovascular_System_-_BloodThe heart pumps blood throughout the body in a network of blood vessels. Together, these three components—blood, heart, and vessels—make up the cardiovascular system. In this chapter, you will learn a...The heart pumps blood throughout the body in a network of blood vessels. Together, these three components—blood, heart, and vessels—make up the cardiovascular system. In this chapter, you will learn about the composition and functions of blood, the unique connective tissue that serves as the main transport fluid for nutrients and wastes in the body. (Thumbnail image credit: "Blausen 0761 - Red blood cells - English labels" by Blausen.com staff (2014), license: CC BY. Source: "Medical gallery of
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Skyline_College/Human_Physiology_for_Allied_Health_Professionals/10%3A_The_Cardiovascular_System_-_BloodChapter Overview In this chapter, we will discuss the composition of blood including formed elements and plasma. Then we will learn about various functions of the blood. Lastly, we will discuss some p...Chapter Overview In this chapter, we will discuss the composition of blood including formed elements and plasma. Then we will learn about various functions of the blood. Lastly, we will discuss some pathologies related to the blood.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(OERI)/16%3A_Cardiovascular_System_-_BloodThe heart pumps blood throughout the body in a network of blood vessels. Together, these three components—blood, heart, and vessels—make up the cardiovascular system. In this chapter, you will learn a...The heart pumps blood throughout the body in a network of blood vessels. Together, these three components—blood, heart, and vessels—make up the cardiovascular system. In this chapter, you will learn about the composition and functions of blood, the unique connective tissue that serves as the main transport fluid for nutrients and wastes in the body. (Thumbnail image credit: "Drops of Blood Medium" by unknown author is licensed under CC BY 3.0)
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_2e_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Fluids_and_Transport/18%3A_The_Cardiovascular_System_-_BloodIdentify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma Describe the...Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma Describe the formation of the formed element components of blood Discuss the structure and function of red blood cells and hemoglobin Describe the structure of platelets and explain the process of hemostasis Explain the significance of AB and Rh blood groups in blood transfusions
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Skyline_College/BIOL_250%3A_Human_Anatomy/16%3A_The_Cardiovascular_System_-_BloodIdentify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma Describe the...Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma Describe the formation of the formed element components of blood Discuss the structure and function of red blood cells and hemoglobin Describe the structure of platelets and explain the process of hemostasis Explain the significance of AB and Rh blood groups in blood transfusions
