Blood (Definition, Functions and its Components)

1. BLOOD 1/15/2014 1 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

2. Blood is a liquid tissue, suspended in watery  plasma. Blood is mostly liquid, with numerous cells and proteins suspended in it, making blood "thicker" than pure water . The average person has about 5 liters (more than a gallon) of blood. What is blood? 1/15/2014 2 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

3. Functions 1/15/2014 3 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

4. Components: 1/15/2014 4 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

5. White Blood Cells 1/15/2014 5 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

6. Red Blood Cells 1/15/2014 6 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

7. Platelets 1/15/2014 7 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

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9. How to donate blood? Preparation before donating blood: 1. Have enough rest and sleep. 2. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation. 3. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation. 4. Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food. 5. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice. 1/15/2014 9 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

10. Who can donate blood? You can donate blood if you… - Are in good health - Are between 16 to 65 years old (16 and 17 years old need parents consent); - Weigh at least 110 pounds; - Have a blood pressure between: Systolic: 90-160 mmHg, Diastolic: 60-100 mmHg; and - Pass the physical and health history assessments. 1/15/2014 10 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec

11. Sources: http://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/blood_components.htm http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood http:// www.redcross.org.ph/giveblood http://www.webmd.com/heart/anatomy-picture-of-blood 1/15/2014 11 Presented by: Jeanette Yecyec