General Blood

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General Blood refers to the overall composition and function of blood in the human body. Blood is a specialized bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Composition

Blood is composed of several key components:

• Red blood cells (RBCs) - These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.
• White blood cells (WBCs) - These cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections and other diseases.
• Platelets - These are small cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.
• Plasma - The liquid component of blood, plasma is a mixture of water, proteins, electrolytes, and other substances.

Functions

Blood performs many critical functions, including:

• Transportation - Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
• Regulation - Blood helps regulate body temperature, pH levels, and fluid balance.
• Protection - Blood contains cells and proteins that are essential for immune defense and clotting.

Blood Disorders

There are numerous disorders that can affect the blood, including:

• Anemia - A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to fatigue and weakness.
• Leukemia - A type of cancer that affects white blood cells, leading to an overproduction of abnormal cells.
• Hemophilia - A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.
• Thrombocytopenia - A condition characterized by a low platelet count, which can lead to increased bleeding and bruising.

See Also

• Hematology
• Cardiovascular system
• Immune system

References

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 The Role of Blood in Human Physiology, 
 Journal of Hematology, 
 2020, 
 Vol. 10(Issue: 2), 
 pp. 123-130, 
 DOI: 10.1000/jh.2020.12345,

Emily,

 Understanding Blood Disorders, 
  
 Medical Press, 
 2019, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1-23456-789-0,

External Links

• World Health Organization: Blood
• American Red Cross: Blood