1. Construct your Interactive Notes
• 5 pages of binder paper
• On cover page, write: Chapter 11: Blood, your
name and period, and a picture
• Number the pages

2. Notes: Functions and Characteristics of
the Blood (page 2)

3. Notes: Functions and Characteristics of
the Blood (page 2)
• Blood is the only liquid tissue in the body. It is
a connective tissue.

4. Notes: Functions and Characteristics of
the Blood (page 2)
• Blood is the only liquid tissue in the body. It is
a connective tissue.
• Consists of formed elements (cells and cell
fragments) in a liquid intercellular matrix
(plasma)

5. Notes: Functions and Characteristics of
the Blood (page 2)
• Blood is the only liquid tissue in the body. It is
a connective tissue.
• Consists of formed elements (cells and cell
fragments) in a liquid intercellular matrix
(plasma)
• Average adult blood volume is around 5 liters
(8% of body weight)

6. Notes: Functions and Characteristics of
the Blood (page 2)
• Blood is the only liquid tissue in the body. It is
a connective tissue.
• Consists of formed elements (cells and cell
fragments) in a liquid intercellular matrix
(plasma)
• Average adult blood volume is around 5 liters
(8% of body weight)
• Heavier and more viscous than water. pH = 7.4

7. Blood Functions
• Transportation: Blood transports oxygen and
nutrients to cells, CO2 and waste away from
cells, hormones to target tissues

8. Blood Functions
• Transportation: Blood transports oxygen and
nutrients to cells, CO2 and waste away from
cells, hormones to target tissues
• Regulation: Helps maintain stable body
temperature, pH, water and electrolyte levels

9. Blood Functions
• Transportation: Blood transports oxygen and
nutrients to cells, CO2 and waste away from
cells, hormones to target tissues
• Regulation: Helps maintain stable body
temperature, pH, water and electrolyte levels
• Protection: Clotting prevents fluid loss, white
blood cells protect body against disease

10. Blood Composition
• Plasma (55%): Yellow liquid that is 90% water,
with dissolved proteins, salts, and nutrients

11. Blood Composition
• Plasma (55%): Yellow liquid that is 90% water,
with dissolved proteins, salts, and nutrients
• Formed elements (45%): Cells and cell fragments

12. Blood Composition
• Plasma (55%): Yellow liquid that is 90% water,
with dissolved proteins, salts, and nutrients
• Formed elements (45%): Cells and cell fragments
1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells): 99% of formed
elements. Transport oxygen and carbon
dioxide

13. Blood Composition
• Plasma (55%): Yellow liquid that is 90% water,
with dissolved proteins, salts, and nutrients
• Formed elements (45%): Cells and cell fragments
1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells): 99% of formed
elements. Transport oxygen and carbon
dioxide
2. Thrombocytes (Platelets): < 1%. Cell
fragments. Involved in blood clotting

14. Blood Composition
• Plasma (55%): Yellow liquid that is 90% water,
with dissolved proteins, salts, and nutrients
• Formed elements (45%): Cells and cell fragments
1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells): 99% of formed
elements. Transport oxygen and carbon
dioxide
2. Thrombocytes (Platelets): < 1%. Cell
fragments. Involved in blood clotting
3. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells): < 1%.
Function as part of the immune system

15. Color a sample of centrifuged blood
(page 3)
• Glue the picture in at the top of page 3
• Use accurate colors (yellow for plasma, red for
erythrocytes)