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Physical characteristics of blood: - Transport, Regulation, Protection Transport functions includes: - Delivering O2 and nutrients to body cells Transporting metabolic wastes to lungs and kidneys for elimination Transporting hormones from endocrine organs to target organs Regulation functions include: - - Maintaining body temperature by absorbing and distributing heat - Maintaining normal pH using buffers; alkaline reserve of bicarbonate ions Maintaining adequate fluid volume in circulatory system Protection functions include: - Preventing blood loss Plasma proteins and platelets in blood initiate clot formation
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