#StablecoinSurge Blood is a specialized fluid that circulates through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products. It consists of plasma and cellular components:
1. Plasma (55%)
The liquid portion of blood, composed of:
Water (90%) – Maintains fluid balance and temperature.
Proteins (7-8%) – Albumin, globulins, fibrinogen (for clotting).
Electrolytes – Sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), chloride (Cl⁻), bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻).
Nutrients – Glucose, amino acids, lipids.
Hormones – Transported to target organs.
Waste Products – Urea, creatinine, bilirubin, CO₂.
2. Cellular Components (45%)
a. Red Blood Cells (RBCs / Erythrocytes)
Contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport.
Lifespan: 120 days.
Produced in bone marrow.
b. White Blood Cells (WBCs / Leukocytes)
Involved in immune defense.
Types:
Neutrophils (bacterial infections).
Lymphocytes (T-cells, B-cells for immunity).
Monocytes (phagocytosis).
Eosinophils (allergic reactions, parasites).
Basophils (histamine release in allergies).
c. Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Help in blood clotting (hemostasis).
Prevent excessive bleeding.