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The tissue that is a fluid
BLOOD The tissue that is a fluid © 2016 Paul Billiet ODWS
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Blood functions Transport (nutrients, gases, hormones, antibodies, urea, heat) Communication (hormones) Homeostasis (hormones, negative feedback) Immune system (leucocytes & antibodies) © 2016 Paul Billiet ODWS
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Composition Blood Plasma Cells Platelets Erythrocytes Leucocytes
(Liquid part) Cells Platelets Proteins & dissolved solutes Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Leucocytes (white blood cells) 7500 mm-3 2.5 million mm-3 Blood clotting O2 transport 5 million mm-3 Phagocytes Lymphocytes 25 % © 2016 Paul Billiet ODWS
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Blood cell differentiation
© 2016 Paul Billiet ODWS
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Blood cells Sickle cell anemia Blood smear (normal)
/calnet/cellbio/image/blood%20... Sickle cell anemia © 2016 Paul Billiet ODWS
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