Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321919007
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 21SAE
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The difference between the thrombus and the embolus.

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The blood is made up of the living formed elements and the non-living matrix. Blood helps in performing the function of transport of various substances in and out of the body of an organism. and the hormones. Blood also help in the elimination of the waste material like uric acid and urea from the body. The blood is opaque and has a sticky nature. The viscosity of the blood is due to the presence of red blood cells. It is denser than the universal solvent water.

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