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Figure1Histological section of tissue collected postmortemfrom a Malawian child RBCs infected with mature stages ofP falarrows are packed tightly within a small vessel in thebrain Image cou. Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians by Dennis M. . Mccurnin. 4. th. edition Saunders. Accurate clinical pathology data is invaluable in the diagnosis of diseases in all species. . Repetition of the data (tests) provides a means of monitoring and evaluating the success of chosen treatments. . All About Blood. Blood Video. Components: . Plasma (55%). Non-living fluid matrix. “Formed Elements” (45%). Connective tissue, living blood cells . Physical Characteristics. Sticky, opaque fluid with metallic taste (a little salty). Anemia:. Deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood.. Causes: . Too few RBCs.. Too little hemoglobin in cells. Decreased packed cell volume.. This may be due to. :. decreased production of RBCs.. increased destruction.. “River of life”. Transports everything that must be carried from one place to another within the body:. Nutrients. Wastes. Heat. Composition of Blood. Blood cells or formed elements:. Red blood cells – transports oxygen. Blood transports everything (nutrients, wastes, and body heat). Blood is a complex fluid connective tissue with both solid and liquid components.. Solid – living blood cells (formed elements). Erythrocytes (red blood cells –RBCS). - LAB 1 -. Introduction. The complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests. . The . complete blood count is the calculation of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. . These . RBCs destroyed. prematurely.. Arrows. . indicate cells. being destroyed; . Acquired (. thru . ertain. chemicals. or bacteria/viruses) . o. r . inherited.. Symptom of o. ther disorders.. Infants: 73% or more water (low body fat, low bone mass). Adult males: ~60% water. Adult females: ~50% water (higher fat content, less skeletal muscle mass). Water content declines to ~45% in old age. Chapter 10: The Blood. Blood is responsible for providing . transportation. , . regulation. , and . protection. throughout the body. It also . plays a key role in gas exchange. .. The Function and Composition of Blood. video. What substances does blood transport?. How does blood protect the body from infection?. How are blood cells manufactured?. Think about it. 10. Lesson 1: The Function and Composition of the Blood. Lesson 10.2: Blood Types. Lesson 10.3: Blood Disorders and Diseases . The Blood. Lesson 10.1. The Function and Composition of Blood. Chapter 10: The Blood. the function of blood. the formed elements. Mccurnin. 4. th. edition Saunders. Accurate clinical pathology data is invaluable in the diagnosis of diseases in all species. . Repetition of the data (tests) provides a means of monitoring and evaluating the success of chosen treatments. . Fluids of the Body . Cells of the body are serviced by 2 fluids. blood. composed of plasma and a variety of cells. transports nutrients and wastes. interstitial fluid. bathes the cells of the body. Nutrients and oxygen diffuse from the blood into the interstitial fluid & then into the cells. 1. To begin left click the slide show screen icon, or go to Slide show on the toolbar and click . From Beginning. . 2. A left click of the mouse will continue to advance you through the presentation. You can also navigate forward and backward within the presentation using your keyboard arrows..