SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Done By: Nigel , Sheng xi , Ching Er
Red blood cells are the most
common type of blood cells which
  take up oxygen in the lungs.
    They lack of a cell nucleus
     The cytoplasm is rich in
 haemoglobin(an iron-containing
biomolecule)that can bind oxygen
and is responsible for the blood's
            red colour
White blood
cells(leukocytes) are of
the immune system
involved in defending the
body against both
infectious disease and
foreign materials.
They live for about three
to four days in the
average human body.
 Platelets are small, irregularly shaped clear
  cell fragments (cells that do not have a
  nucleus containing DNA)
 The average lifespan of a platelet is normally
  just 5 to 9 days.
 If the number of platelets is too low,
  excessive bleeding can occur.
 However, if the number of platelets is too
  high, blood clots can form thrombosis(the
  formation of a blood inside a blood vessel),
  which may obstruct blood vessels and result
  in such events as a stroke.
   Plasma is the straw-colored or pale-yellow liquid
    component of blood
   normally holds the blood cells in whole blood in
    suspension.
    It makes up about 55% of total blood volume.
   It is mostly water (93% by volume) and contains dissolved
    proteins(Major proteins are fibrinogens, globulins and
    albumins)
 There  are three major types of blood vessels:
 1) arteries
 2)Capillaries
 3)veins
 Artery are blood vessels that carry blood
  away from the heart.
 This blood is normally oxygenated,
  exceptions made for the pulmonary and
  umbilical arteries
 Capillaries   are the smallest of a body's blood
  vessels
 Capillaries do not function on their own
 Inthe circulatory system, veins (from the
  Latin vena) are blood vessels that carry blood
  towards the heart.
 Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from
  the tissues back to the heart.
Sources: Google.com, Wikipedia.com

More Related Content

What's hot

Blood vessels
Blood vesselsBlood vessels
Blood vessels
Claudia Alvarez
 
Angiology intro
Angiology introAngiology intro
Angiology intro
Usama Nasir
 
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular systemCardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
Dr. Noura El Tahawy
 
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular system
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular systemEmbryology & histology of cardiovascular system
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular system
Dr. Waqas Nawaz
 
L6 blood vessels
L6 blood vesselsL6 blood vessels
L6 blood vessels
Reach Na
 
5.circulatory syestum
5.circulatory syestum5.circulatory syestum
5.circulatory syestum
M Humayun Jamil
 
blood vessels
blood vessels blood vessels
Johny's A& P Blood vessels
Johny's A& P Blood vesselsJohny's A& P Blood vessels
Johny's A& P Blood vessels
Johny Kutty Joseph
 
Cardiovascular and limfe histology
Cardiovascular and limfe histologyCardiovascular and limfe histology
Cardiovascular and limfe histology
Anggita Tiara Pramadiaz
 
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vesselsChapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
j3di79
 
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semesterBlood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
Kondal Reddy
 
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomyMicroanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
RobbinsHobbin
 
Circulatory System1
Circulatory System1Circulatory System1
Circulatory System1
MBBS IMS MSU
 
Histology of circulatory system
Histology of circulatory systemHistology of circulatory system
Histology of circulatory system
Mohammed Abuelnor
 
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared ResourceBiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
biologyexchange
 
Veins arteries online
Veins arteries onlineVeins arteries online
Veins arteries online
Kate Milani
 
Histology of Circulatory system
Histology of Circulatory systemHistology of Circulatory system
Histology of Circulatory system
Djm Vladimir
 
Blood vessels and circulatory system
Blood vessels and circulatory systemBlood vessels and circulatory system
Blood vessels and circulatory system
Vijay Salvekar
 
The histology of cvs
The histology of cvsThe histology of cvs
The histology of cvs
Muhammad Habeeb
 

What's hot (19)

Blood vessels
Blood vesselsBlood vessels
Blood vessels
 
Angiology intro
Angiology introAngiology intro
Angiology intro
 
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular systemCardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
 
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular system
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular systemEmbryology & histology of cardiovascular system
Embryology & histology of cardiovascular system
 
L6 blood vessels
L6 blood vesselsL6 blood vessels
L6 blood vessels
 
5.circulatory syestum
5.circulatory syestum5.circulatory syestum
5.circulatory syestum
 
blood vessels
blood vessels blood vessels
blood vessels
 
Johny's A& P Blood vessels
Johny's A& P Blood vesselsJohny's A& P Blood vessels
Johny's A& P Blood vessels
 
Cardiovascular and limfe histology
Cardiovascular and limfe histologyCardiovascular and limfe histology
Cardiovascular and limfe histology
 
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vesselsChapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Lesson 2 - Types of blood vessels
 
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semesterBlood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
Blood vessels,B.pharmacy 2 semester
 
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomyMicroanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
Microanatomy cardiovascular system cvs anatomy
 
Circulatory System1
Circulatory System1Circulatory System1
Circulatory System1
 
Histology of circulatory system
Histology of circulatory systemHistology of circulatory system
Histology of circulatory system
 
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared ResourceBiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
BiologyExchange.co.uk Shared Resource
 
Veins arteries online
Veins arteries onlineVeins arteries online
Veins arteries online
 
Histology of Circulatory system
Histology of Circulatory systemHistology of Circulatory system
Histology of Circulatory system
 
Blood vessels and circulatory system
Blood vessels and circulatory systemBlood vessels and circulatory system
Blood vessels and circulatory system
 
The histology of cvs
The histology of cvsThe histology of cvs
The histology of cvs
 

Viewers also liked

School Uniforms
School UniformsSchool Uniforms
illusions
illusionsillusions
illusions
31ashwin
 
Romans i lesson i
Romans i lesson iRomans i lesson i
Romans i lesson i
garydmcgurk
 
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียนแนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
Ann Paweena
 
Juan hundred presentation (1)
Juan hundred presentation (1)Juan hundred presentation (1)
Juan hundred presentation (1)
pinoyptcbiz
 
Lei712013
Lei712013Lei712013
Atividades substantivos
Atividades substantivosAtividades substantivos
Atividades substantivos
Camila Abreu
 

Viewers also liked (7)

School Uniforms
School UniformsSchool Uniforms
School Uniforms
 
illusions
illusionsillusions
illusions
 
Romans i lesson i
Romans i lesson iRomans i lesson i
Romans i lesson i
 
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียนแนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
แนวทางการจัดค่ายอาเซียน
 
Juan hundred presentation (1)
Juan hundred presentation (1)Juan hundred presentation (1)
Juan hundred presentation (1)
 
Lei712013
Lei712013Lei712013
Lei712013
 
Atividades substantivos
Atividades substantivosAtividades substantivos
Atividades substantivos
 

Similar to Blood and Blood Vessels

The world of blood vessels
The world of blood vesselsThe world of blood vessels
The world of blood vessels
Tan Xin Er
 
Circulatory system
Circulatory systemCirculatory system
Circulatory system
nike500
 
Constituents of blood
Constituents of bloodConstituents of blood
Constituents of blood
Sijo A
 
Assignment3
Assignment3Assignment3
Assignment3
Kunpeng Roc Liu
 
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
CIRCULATORY SYSTEMCIRCULATORY SYSTEM
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
ANAND SAGAR TIWARI
 
Blood components
Blood componentsBlood components
Blood components
meynard culla
 
Blood and its components
Blood and its componentsBlood and its components
Blood and its components
RohanKohli10
 
Chapter 7 & 14
Chapter 7 & 14Chapter 7 & 14
Chapter 7 & 14
Sheryl De Villa
 
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docxBlood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
samakshiverma1
 
Circulatory System
Circulatory  SystemCirculatory  System
Circulatory System
Jeana Maeve Yandog
 
Blood+components
Blood+componentsBlood+components
Blood+components
Nehaal Syed
 
Blood components
Blood componentsBlood components
Blood components
Siemmon Javier
 
Blood+components
Blood+componentsBlood+components
Blood+components
Nehaal Syed
 
Circulatory system
Circulatory systemCirculatory system
Circulatory system
Trixie Babez Capio
 
Circulation and Blood
Circulation and BloodCirculation and Blood
Circulation and Blood
sidkrish123
 
blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
 blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
Kondal Reddy
 
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular systemCardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
som allul
 
Blood
BloodBlood
Blood
BloodBlood
Blood
BloodBlood

Similar to Blood and Blood Vessels (20)

The world of blood vessels
The world of blood vesselsThe world of blood vessels
The world of blood vessels
 
Circulatory system
Circulatory systemCirculatory system
Circulatory system
 
Constituents of blood
Constituents of bloodConstituents of blood
Constituents of blood
 
Assignment3
Assignment3Assignment3
Assignment3
 
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
CIRCULATORY SYSTEMCIRCULATORY SYSTEM
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
 
Blood components
Blood componentsBlood components
Blood components
 
Blood and its components
Blood and its componentsBlood and its components
Blood and its components
 
Chapter 7 & 14
Chapter 7 & 14Chapter 7 & 14
Chapter 7 & 14
 
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docxBlood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
Blood Circulatory System in Human Body. docx
 
Circulatory System
Circulatory  SystemCirculatory  System
Circulatory System
 
Blood+components
Blood+componentsBlood+components
Blood+components
 
Blood components
Blood componentsBlood components
Blood components
 
Blood+components
Blood+componentsBlood+components
Blood+components
 
Circulatory system
Circulatory systemCirculatory system
Circulatory system
 
Circulation and Blood
Circulation and BloodCirculation and Blood
Circulation and Blood
 
blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
 blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
blood and its functions/B.pharmacy 2 semester
 
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular systemCardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
 
Blood
BloodBlood
Blood
 
Blood
BloodBlood
Blood
 
Blood
BloodBlood
Blood
 

Recently uploaded

Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and Creation
Industrial Tech SW:  Category Renewal and CreationIndustrial Tech SW:  Category Renewal and Creation
Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and Creation
Christian Dahlen
 
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdfHow HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
HumanResourceDimensi1
 
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .pptChapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
ssuser567e2d
 
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
hartfordclub1
 
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Kalyan Satta Matka Guessing Matka Result Main Bazar chart
 
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
taqyea
 
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdfThe Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
thesiliconleaders
 
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb PlatformThe Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
SabaaSudozai
 
Digital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
Digital Marketing with a Focus on SustainabilityDigital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
Digital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
sssourabhsharma
 
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women MagazineEllen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
CIOWomenMagazine
 
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
APCO
 
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel ChartSatta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
➒➌➎➏➑➐➋➑➐➐Dpboss Matka Guessing Satta Matka Kalyan Chart Indian Matka
 
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUCover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
msthrill
 
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and DesignInnovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
Chandresh Chudasama
 
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
taqyea
 
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac SignThe Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
my Pandit
 
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUniDearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
katiejasper96
 
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdfProfiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
TTop Threads
 
Best practices for project execution and delivery
Best practices for project execution and deliveryBest practices for project execution and delivery
Best practices for project execution and delivery
CLIVE MINCHIN
 
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital ExcellenceDigital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
Operational Excellence Consulting
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and Creation
Industrial Tech SW:  Category Renewal and CreationIndustrial Tech SW:  Category Renewal and Creation
Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and Creation
 
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdfHow HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
How HR Search Helps in Company Success.pdf
 
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .pptChapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
Chapter 7 Final business management sciences .ppt
 
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
2024-6-01-IMPACTSilver-Corp-Presentation.pdf
 
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
❼❷⓿❺❻❷❽❷❼❽ Dpboss Matka Result Satta Matka Guessing Satta Fix jodi Kalyan Fin...
 
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
一比一原版(QMUE毕业证书)英国爱丁堡玛格丽特女王大学毕业证文凭如何办理
 
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdfThe Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdf
 
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb PlatformThe Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
The Genesis of BriansClub.cm Famous Dark WEb Platform
 
Digital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
Digital Marketing with a Focus on SustainabilityDigital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
Digital Marketing with a Focus on Sustainability
 
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women MagazineEllen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women Magazine
 
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...
 
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel ChartSatta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
Satta Matka Dpboss Matka Guessing Kalyan Chart Indian Matka Kalyan panel Chart
 
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUCover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
 
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and DesignInnovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
Innovative Uses of Revit in Urban Planning and Design
 
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
一比一原版新西兰奥塔哥大学毕业证(otago毕业证)如何办理
 
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac SignThe Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Sign
 
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUniDearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
DearbornMusic-KatherineJasperFullSailUni
 
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdfProfiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
Profiles of Iconic Fashion Personalities.pdf
 
Best practices for project execution and delivery
Best practices for project execution and deliveryBest practices for project execution and delivery
Best practices for project execution and delivery
 
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital ExcellenceDigital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
Digital Transformation Frameworks: Driving Digital Excellence
 

Blood and Blood Vessels

  • 1. Done By: Nigel , Sheng xi , Ching Er
  • 2. Red blood cells are the most common type of blood cells which take up oxygen in the lungs. They lack of a cell nucleus The cytoplasm is rich in haemoglobin(an iron-containing biomolecule)that can bind oxygen and is responsible for the blood's red colour
  • 3. White blood cells(leukocytes) are of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. They live for about three to four days in the average human body.
  • 4.  Platelets are small, irregularly shaped clear cell fragments (cells that do not have a nucleus containing DNA)  The average lifespan of a platelet is normally just 5 to 9 days.  If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur.  However, if the number of platelets is too high, blood clots can form thrombosis(the formation of a blood inside a blood vessel), which may obstruct blood vessels and result in such events as a stroke.
  • 5. Plasma is the straw-colored or pale-yellow liquid component of blood  normally holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension.  It makes up about 55% of total blood volume.  It is mostly water (93% by volume) and contains dissolved proteins(Major proteins are fibrinogens, globulins and albumins)
  • 6.  There are three major types of blood vessels:  1) arteries  2)Capillaries  3)veins
  • 7.  Artery are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.  This blood is normally oxygenated, exceptions made for the pulmonary and umbilical arteries
  • 8.  Capillaries are the smallest of a body's blood vessels  Capillaries do not function on their own
  • 9.  Inthe circulatory system, veins (from the Latin vena) are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.  Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart.