Blood Sticky, opaque fluid with a metallic taste (Fe2+) Varies from scarlet (PO2 = 100) to dark red (PO2 = 40) pH is between 7.35 and 7.45 Average volume in an adult is 5…

BLOOD Blood fluid connective tissue contains specialized cells-formed elements suspended in matrix-plasma containing-collagen & elastic fibers protein fibers are in solution-visible…

Learning Objectives List the components of the cardiovascular system and explain the major functions of this system. Describe the important components and major functions…

17 Chapter 19- Blood Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Functions of Blood Substance distribution: Oxygen from the lungs and nutrients from the digestive tract Metabolic…

PowerPoint Presentation Blood: The River of Life Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings List the components of the cardiovascular system…