Blood is composed of plasma and formed elements including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Plasma, which makes up 55% of blood volume, transports nutrients, hormones, electrolytes, and waste throughout the body. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues, while white blood cells help fight infection and disease. Platelets are critical for blood clotting to stop bleeding. The bone marrow produces blood cells through hematopoiesis, which is regulated by growth factors. Blood types are classified by the ABO and Rh systems, and disorders can include anemia, leukemia, and thrombocytopenia.
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Fundamental Of Biology to prserve the way of blood compostptx
3. Introduction
• Welcome and introduce the topic: Blood Composition: A
Comprehensive Overview.
• Briefly explain the importance of understanding the composition
of blood.
• Highlight the role of blood in maintaining overall health and
bodily functions.
4. Functions Of Blood
• The primary functions of blood:
• Transportation: Carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste
products throughout the body.
• Regulation: Maintains body temperature, pH balance, and
electrolyte levels.
• Protection: Helps in clotting, immune response, and preventing
infections.
5. Components Of Blood
• Blood consists of two main components: plasma and formed elements.
• Plasma: The liquid portion of blood that makes up about 55% of total blood
volume.
• Composed of water, proteins, hormones, electrolytes, and waste products.
• Formed Elements: The cellular components of blood that make up about 45%
of total blood volume.
• Red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets
(thrombocytes).
6. Plasma
• Plasma composition:
• Water: Makes up the majority of plasma volume.
• Proteins: Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen play various roles in blood
function.
• Hormones: Transported by plasma to target tissues.
• Electrolytes: Help maintain osmotic pressure and pH balance.
• Waste products: Urea, creatinine, and bilirubin are carried by plasma for
elimination.
7. Red Blood Cells
• Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
• Characteristics and functions of red blood cells:
• Structure: Biconcave disc-shaped cells without a nucleus.
• Hemoglobin: Protein that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide.
• Function: Transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and
remove carbon dioxide.
9. White Blood Cells
• White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)- Explain the types and functions
of white blood cells:
• Granulocytes: Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Involved in
immune response and defense against infections.
• Agranulocytes: Lymphocytes and monocytes. Play a role in
immune response and phagocytosis.
10. Platelets
• Platelets (Thrombocytes)
• Characteristics and functions
of platelets:
Structure: Small cell fragments
without a nucleus.
Function: Essential for blood clotting (hemostasis) to prevent excessive
bleeding.
11. Hematopoiesis
• Hematopoiesis
• Process of hematopoiesis:
• Occurs in the bone marrow.
• Stem cells differentiate into various blood cell types.
• Controlled by growth factors and hormones.
12. Blood Groups &Rh Factor
• Blood Groups and Rh Factor
• Introduce the concept of blood groups and the Rh factor:
• ABO blood group system:
• A, B, AB, and O blood types.
• Rh factor: Refers to the presence or absence of the Rh antigen
on red blood cells.
13. Blood Disorders
• Blood Disorders
• Provide an overview of common blood disorders:
• Anemia: Decreased red blood cell count or hemoglobin levels.
• Leukemia: Cancer of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.
• Thrombocytopenia: Low platelet count, leading to increased bleeding
risk.
14. Conclusion
• Summarize the key points discussed in the presentation.
• Emphasize the vital role blood composition plays in maintaining
overall health.
• Encourage further exploration of the topic and address.