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BLOOD
The only fluid connective tissue
Has both solid & liquid components
Physical Characteristics:
Viscosity 4.5 – 5.5
Temperature 38o
pH 7.3 –7.4 (slightly alkaline)
Comprises 8% of body weight
Volume : Males 5 – 6 liters
Females 4 – 5 liters
Colour :varies: bright red (O2 rich) or dark blue (O2 poor)
BLOOD
The only fluid connective tissue
Has both solid & liquid components
Physical Characteristics:
Viscosity 4.5 – 5.5
Temperature 38o
pH 7.3 –7.4 (slightly alkaline)
Comprises 8% of body weight
Volume : Males 5 – 6 liters
Females 4 – 5 liters
Colour :varies: bright red (O2 rich) or dark blue (O2 poor)
