Blood Functions: 1.Transportation Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nutrients 2.Regulation pH, heat, water content 3.Protection clotting, phagocytes, antibodies Components What are the major components of Blood? Components Red Blood Cells What do you think is the purpose of Red Blood Cells? Red Blood Cells Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cells 44% of Blood Rids body of Carbon Dioxide Contains Hemoglobin: Substance that transports oxygen Iron is a major component Red Blood Cells Anemia Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells. These cells are the main transporters of oxygen to organs. If red blood cells are also deficient in hemoglobin, then your body isn't getting enough oxygen. Anemia It affects about 3.5 million Americans. Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of anemia. Red Blood CellsykEykE White Blood Cells What do you think these are used for by your body? White Blood Cells Leukocytes: 1% of your blood. Fights infections and kills germs Rids body of dead cells etc. Types of White Blood Cells T-Cells- Attacks Viruses, Fungi, Transplanted Cells, Cancer Cells B-Cells- Bacteria and Toxins Natural Killer Cells- Wide variety of microbes, tumor cells Phagocyte (type of WBC)SFTlpYSFTlpY White Blood Cell on the attack!SQSQ Plasma 55 % of Blood Clear- (yellowish) The Puss in blisters Given to burn patients Mostly Water But also contains Dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting factors, mineral ions, hormones, and carbon dioxide. Platelets Thrombocytes: 1% of blood Clots blood Hemophilia PlateletsbZUeb83uUbZUeb83uU