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Human Anatomy, First Edition McKinley OLoughlin

21-2. Blood. Blood is a Connective Tissue Because:it contains cells, a liquid ground substance (called plasma), and dissolved protein fibers. About four times more viscous (or thicker) than water.Temperature of blood is about 1C higher than measured body temperature.Can be broken down into its

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Human Anatomy, First Edition McKinley OLoughlin

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    1. 1 Human Anatomy, First Edition McKinley & O'Loughlin Chapter 21: Blood

    2. 21-2 Blood Blood is a Connective Tissue Because: it contains cells, a liquid ground substance (called plasma), and dissolved protein fibers. About four times more viscous (or thicker) than water. Temperature of blood is about 1°C higher than measured body temperature. Can be broken down into its liquid and cellular components by a machine called a centrifuge. blood is withdrawn from a vein and collected in a centrifuge tube tube is placed into the centrifuge, which then spins it in a circular motion for several minutes rotational movement separates the blood into Liquid Cellular components

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