KINE 2011 Study Guide - Oncotic Pressure, Gamma Globulin, Extracellular Fluid

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 2011
• Professor: Jennifer Kuk

Document Summary

5. 5 litres in men, 5 liters in women: consists of erythrocytes (red blood cell), leukocytes (white blood cells) whole cells, platelets (thrombocytes) which are cell fragments. In our body the blood is flowing continuously and in a balanced way. When you put in a test tube and treat it to prevent clotting the heavier ones go to the bottom: more than 99% of cells are enthrocytes (rbc). It is represented by hematocrit or packed cell volume. Plasma is about 58% in women and 55% in men. It is the think cream coloured layer. Plasma: liquid that consists of 90% water. Serves as a medium for material that are carried in the blood. It is also able to hold heat and distribute it metabolically within tissues temperature of blood can only undergo small changes: organic/inorganics substances are dissolved in the plasma.