This PPT explains about Composition of Blood, Liquid part of blood. Colloid: Liquid containing suspended substances that don’t settle out. Albumin: Important in regulation of water movement between tissues and blood. Globulins: Immune system or transport molecules. Fibrinogen: Responsible for formation of blood clots. Blood Grouping Determined by antigens (agglutinogens) on surface of RBCs, Antibodies (agglutinins) can bind to RBC antigens, resulting in agglutination (clumping) or hemolysis (rupture) of RBCs. Functions of Blood are Transport of: Gases, nutrients, waste products, Processed molecules, and Regulatory molecules. Regulation of pH and osmosis. Maintenance of body temperature. Protection against foreign substances. Clot formation. Diagnostic Blood Tests, Type and crossmatch, Complete blood count, Red blood count, Hemoglobin measurement, Hematocrit measurement, White blood count, Differential white blood count and Clotting. Blood Disorders. Erythrocytosis: RBC overabundance. Anemia: Deficiency of hemoglobin. Hemophilia, Thrombocytopenia, Leukemia, Septicemia, Malaria, Infectious mononucleosis and Hepatitis.
