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Blood - Wikipedia
Blood is a body fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells, and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells. [1] Blood is composed of blood cells suspended in plasma.
Blood | American Society of Hematology
In this week's episode, Blood Associate editor Dr. Hervé Dombret interviews authors Drs. Sarah K. Tasian and David T. Teachey on their contributions to the How I Treat Series on acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Blood: What It Is & Function - Cleveland Clinic
Blood is a specialized fluid that constantly flows throughout your body. It’s made of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Blood Basics - Hematology.org
It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The blood that runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries is known as whole blood—a mixture of about 55% plasma and 45% blood cells. About 7% to 8% of your total body weight is blood.
Blood | Definition, Composition, Functions, & Facts | Britannica
Blood is a fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products. It contains specialized cells that serve particular functions. These cells are suspended in a liquid matrix known as plasma.
Facts About Blood - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells and common blood tests.
Overview of Blood and Blood Components - University of Rochester ...
The main job of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, away from the tissues and back to the lungs.
Blood - MedlinePlus
Blood has many functions in your body. Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. Learn about blood types and blood tests.
Overview of Blood
The body contains about 5 to 6 quarts (about 5 liters) of blood. Blood performs various essential functions as it circulates through the body: Once blood is pumped out of the heart, it takes 20 to 30 seconds to make a complete trip through the circulation and return to the heart.
Donate Blood or Platelets | Save a Life
Donate blood on the Big Red Bus or at a blood donation center near you. By giving blood, you give the gift of life.
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