ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOG
ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOG
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ISBN: 9780135373231
Author: MARIEB/KELLER
Publisher: PEARSON
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The blood volume of an average-sized adult.

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Blood is a sticky, dense, and viscous fluid. It is thicker than water. Blood volume is the amount of both blood plasma and red blood cells (RBCs) in the circulatory system of any person. The normal blood volume in an individual is essential to regulate the function of the organs.

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