Blood
Haema
- Latin synonym: Sanguis
Definition
The blood is a fluid connective tissue composed of cellular elements suspended in a liquid matrix. The cellular components include red blood cells (RBCs), which are responsible for gas exchange; white blood cells (WBCs), which provide immune surveillance; and platelets, which are involved in hemostasis. The noncellular component, known as plasma, contains organic molecules, proteins, and salts that provide nutrition to various tissues in the body.[1-2]
References
Blood Rheology and Hemodynamics.Baskurt OK, Meiselman HJ.Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. 2003;29(5):435-50. doi:10.1055/s-2003-44551.
Bio-Inspired Nanomedicine Strategies for Artificial Blood Components.Sen Gupta A.Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology. 2017;9(6). doi:10.1002/wnan.1464.
