BIOL 2013 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Hemostasis, Collagen, Allergen
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Ions: other functions of the cardiovascular system are, stabilization of body temperature, prevention of the loss of body fluids via the clotting process, stabilization of ph and electrolyte balance. Figure 20. 1b the composition of whole blood (1 of 2) Immunoglobulins: attack pathogens: transport globulins: transport ions and hormones, fibrinogens (largest of the plasma proteins) & least numerous. If someone has a problem with blood clots you might not have enough fibrinogens. Figure 20. 1c the composition of whole blood (1 of 2) Formed elements: structure of rbcs, biconcave disc, thin central region, measure about 7. 7 microns in diameter, lack cell organelles, lack a nucleus (anucelated, contain hemoglobin. Formed elements: rbc life span and circulation, circulating rbcs lack: A nucleus: all organelles (specifically mitochondria, which produce. Atp: due to the lack of a nucleus and organelles, the life span is only about, 120 days.
