University:
Northwest College
Course:
MOLB-2210 | General Microbiology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

457

Pages:

4
Author:

Prince Sampson

Blood Composition Function and Composition • Blood is a specialised connective tissue • Serves as a number of functions: • Distribution - O2, waste, hormones, nutrients • Regulation - pH, temperature, fluid • Protection - Clotting, immunity • Contains: • Plasma - Non-living fluid matrix • Formed elements - Living blood cells • Contains fibrous proteins visible during clotting Function and Composition Overview Blood Plasma • • Approx. 90% water; >100 dissolved solutes • Proteins - Plasma proteins; Albumin • Globulins - α, β transport proteins; γ antibodies • Clotting proteins - Fibrinogen; Prothrombin • Non-proteins - Urea; Lactic Acid; Creatinine • Nutrients - Carbs; AAs; FAs; Glycerol; Vitamins • Electrolytes - Na+; K+; Ca2+; Mg2+; Cl-; HCO3- • Gases - Respiratory O2 and CO2 • Other - Enzymes; Antigens; Antibodies; Hormones Concentration varies constantly (Dynamic)