3. BLOOD
COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
(A) PLASMA
(1) Water (90 – 92%) Transport of Vitamins and hormones
(2) Organic compounds
Albumin Control blood pressure
(a). Protein Globulin Function as antibodies
Fibrinogen Help in clotting of blood
(b). Aminoacids
(c). Enzymes
(d). Vitamins Growth and repair of body
(e). Glucose
(f). Urea
(g). Uricacid
(h). Hormones Controls body function
(3). Inorganic compounds
Salt and ions of Na, K and Ca Maintain osmotic balance
Help in clotting of blood
Working of muscles