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Body Fluids and Circulation

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Biology

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Blood - Composition and Functions

  • Blood is a fluid connective tissue consisting of plasma (55%) and formed elements (45%)
  • Plasma is 90-92% water with proteins (6-8%) including fibrinogen, globulins, and albumins
  • Formed elements include RBCs (erythrocytes), WBCs (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes)
2

Blood Groups and Transfusion

  • ABO system based on presence/absence of A and B antigens on RBCs
  • Blood group A: A antigen, anti-B antibody; can receive from A and O
  • Blood group B: B antigen, anti-A antibody; can receive from B and O
3

Blood Coagulation

  • Blood clotting prevents excessive blood loss from injuries
  • Fibrinogen (inactive) → Fibrin (active) by enzyme thrombin
  • Prothrombin (inactive) → Thrombin (active) by thrombokinase complex
4

Lymphatic System

  • Lymph is colorless fluid containing specialized lymphocytes
  • Formed from tissue fluid that doesn't return directly to blood vessels
  • Lymphatic system collects tissue fluid and returns it to bloodstream

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Blood is a connective tissue consistingABO system based on AFourSequential events of heart contraction (systole)Two separate circulatory pathways

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