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7 functions of the circulatory system
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-Transport of nutrients, gases, and wastes
-Transport of processed molecules.
-Transport of regulatory moleules.
-Regulation of pH and Osmosis.
-Maintenance of body temperature.
-Protection against foreign substances.
-Clot formation.
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What are formed elements?
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Blood cells and platelets.
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What is plasma?
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A clear extracellular fluid.
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How do you separate blood components?
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Centrifuge it.
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Adults have __-__ Liters of blood?
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4-6
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What is viscosity?
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Resistance to flow.
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Blood is ___ times more viscous than water.
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5
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What is Osmolarity?
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The total molarity of dissolved particles.
(sodium ions, protein, and RBCs)
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What does high osmolarity cause?
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Raised BP due to fluid absorbtion in the blood.
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What does low osmolarity cause?
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Fluid to remain in tissues. Edema.
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What is plasma?
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The liquid portion of the blood when not clotted.
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What is serum?
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It remains after plasma clots.
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What are the three categories of plasma proteins?
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-Albumins
-Globulins
-Fibrinogen
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Which plasma protein is most abundant?
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Albumin
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What is the function of Albumins?
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Contribute to viscosity and osmolarity....therefore they influence blood flow, blood pressure, and fluid balance.
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