The Science of Blood: A Bridge to Understanding Your Health

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The Science of Blood: A Bridge to Understanding Your Health

Blood has been a "mirror of health," as health is too complicated to maintain consistently in a way everyone needs or is eager to need in this era. 

Blood seems to be the basis for our entire lives, which resembles us: " One who holds strength in basis, be more vital in every aspect of the lifestyle."

Now let's get deeper into what Blood is,

A tissue with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other substances suspended in a fluid called plasma.

Each performs various independent yet interrelated mechanisms. Whole blood helps move oxygen and nutrients to tissues and carries out wastes. So now, let's explore the components of blood.

What's in the Blood?

The Science of Blood: A Bridge to Understanding Your Health
Composition of Blood

1. Red Blood Cells (45%) - Transport of Gases

    The cells carry oxygen to tissues and transport carbon - dioxide to the lungs via a carrier protein called Hemoglobin which binds to the oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues, also it picks up carbon - dioxide from tissues for exhalation via the lungs and is called Red Blood Cells.

2. White Blood Cells (<1%) - Immune Defense

     WBCs are a vital part of the immune system, which plays a key role in defending the body against infections, foreign invaders, and abnormal cells.

    Types of WBCs:
  •      Neutrophils - Fight Bacterial and fungal infections and remove foreign debris. 
  •      Lymphocytes - Target viruses.
  •      Basophils - Release Histamine and other chemicals during allergic responses.
  •      Eosinophils - Combat parasitic infections and are involved in allergic reactions.
  •      Monocytes - Remove debris and pathogens and differentiate macrophages or dendritic cells.

3. Platelets (<1%) - Blood Clotting

    The part of the blood helps in the management of bleeding by forming blood clots as it is coated with the sticky proteins that cling to the broken blood vessels.

4. Plasma (55%) - Nutrient and waste Transport/ homeostasis

    It is the liquid component of the blood, which is of pale-yellow fluid that serves as the medium for the transport of various substances throughout the body. The various substance that together forms plasma are as follows.
  • Water
  • Proteins (albumin, globulin, fibrinogen)
  • Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate)
  • Nutrients (glucose, amino acids)
  • Vitamins
  • Fatty acids and lipids
  • Waste products (urea, creatinine, bilirubin)
  • Gases (oxygen, carbon - dioxide, nitrogen)
  • Hormones
  • Enzymes and coenzymes
Plasma with a rich composition serves as the lifeline of blood. Its seamless functioning reflects the intricate design of our body. 



So, Hold on! Aware of what our blood tells us, most probably it tells us the story of our well-being, making it a powerful tool for monitoring and maintaining health.

Care for your Blood, and it will care for you!

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