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Jul 22, 2024 · Learn about blood, the fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away carbon dioxide and waste products. Explore the structure, composition, and functions of blood in humans and other animals, as well as the diseases and disorders that affect it.
2 days ago · Blood is a fluid consisting of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; it is circulated around the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and collecting and disposing of waste materials.
Jul 22, 2024 · Blood - Plasma, Components, Functions: The liquid portion of the blood, the plasma, is a complex solution containing more than 90 percent water. The water of the plasma is freely exchangeable with that of body cells and other extracellular fluids and is available to maintain the normal state of hydration of all tissues.
Jul 9, 2024 · Learn how to recognize the signs of a blood clot in different parts of your body, such as legs, arms, heart, lungs, abdomen, and brain. Find out what causes blood clots, how to prevent them, and when to seek medical help.
1 day ago · There are several causes of low hemoglobin related to problems with bleeding, red blood cell production, nutrient intake and absorption, and others. Symptoms of low hemoglobin include headaches, fatigue, fast heartbeat, and pale skin. Treatments for low hemoglobin include iron supplements, iron therapy, blood transfusion, surgery, and treating ...
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2 days ago · Hemoglobin in the blood carries oxygen from the respiratory organs ( lungs or gills) to the other tissues of the body, where it releases the oxygen to enable aerobic respiration which powers the animal's metabolism. A healthy human has 12 to 20 grams of hemoglobin in every 100 mL of blood.
Jul 22, 2024 · Blood - Oxygen Transport, Hemoglobin, Erythrocytes: The red blood cells are highly specialized, well adapted for their primary function of transporting oxygen from the lungs to all of the body tissues.
