Discuss the composition and functions of mammalian blood


  • Mammalian blood consists of two main components: Blood plasma  and blood cells; and the blood cells; (Red blood cell is Erythrocytes, White blood cells Leucocytes and Platelets Thrombocytes);
  • Blood plasma transport nutrients (glucose, amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids and glycerol, dissolved oxygen) to tissues; 
  • Blood transports hormones, enzymes, metabolic regulators to target organs and tissues; 
  • Blood transports excretory substances wastes from the cells; to excretory organs for elimination from the body; 
  • Blood distributes heat energy;  in thermoregulation; 
  • Transported is water, plasma proteins and dissolved mineral salts; important in osmoregulation;
  •  Blood suspends blood cells;

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