BIOB33H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Hemostasis, Right Coronary Artery, Circumflex Branch Of Left Coronary Artery
9 Mar 2013
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**assigned readings: p. 580 (fig 22. 9) + p. 593 (fig 22. 20) responsible for all. The cardiovascular system functions as a system to transport numerous substances throughout the body such as: nutrients, oxygen and carbon dioxide, hormones and ions. Transports leukocytes to aid in fighting infectious agents. Composition of the blood: whole blood 4-6 liters. Formed elements: blood cells and cell fragments that are suspended in the plasma, and include: Erythrocytes (red blood cells): transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. Leukocytes (white blood cells): function in the immune system. Plasma - makes up about 55% of the volume of whole blood. 1% other solutes (electrolytes, organic nutrients, organic waste) Plasma proteins: there are three major classes of protein in the blood smallest of the proteins steroids, 60% albumin contributes to the osmotic pressure, transports fatty acids and. 35% globulins - act as immunoglobulins (antibodies) and act as transport proteins (transport ions and hormones) largest of the proteins.
