Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 19, Problem 3CP
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The weight of blood in a normal human body in terms of kilograms or pound.
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Blood is a connective tissue that serves as a liquid medium for the transport of gases, hormones, nutrients, as well as wastes between different organs of the body. The blood volume and the weight depend on many factors.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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