BIOL 1080 Chapter Notes -Endocardium, Circulatory System, Diastole
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Straw colored liquid that makes up about 55% of blood. Transports substances to the cells, and carries away cellular wastes. Most of the dissolved substances in the blood are plasma proteins (7% - 8%: help balance water flow. Remove wastes, toxins, and damaged or abnormal cells. Warriors in the body"s fight against disease (phagocytosis engulfing of the offender) 2 groups: granulocytes have granules in the cytoplasm containing chemicals that are used as weapons to destroy invading pathogens, like bacteria. Neutrophils soldiers of the front line. Eosinophils defense against parasitic worms & lessen the severity of allergies. Basophils release histamine which attracts more white blood cells to the site of infection: agranulocytes lack granules. Lymphocytes b lymphocytes & t lymphocytes: b lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells, which produce antibodies, t lymphocytes body"s defense mechanisms. Pick up oxygen in the lungs and transports it to all the cells of the body.
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