Blood
Description
Blood is the liquid carrier of all life-giving substances. It is composed of Blood Cells (45%) and Plasma (55%).
Biological Functions of the Blood
Cardiovascular System
Blood is the carrier vehicle for Blood Clotting Chemicals which assure that Blood Vessels get repaired quickly when they are damaged.
Cells
Blood controls the amount of Water and the relative pH inside the body's Cells.
Blood transports Oxygen from the Lungs to the body's Cells.
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