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4 Mechanisms of Prevention of Blood Loss | Zoology

The following points highlight the top four mechanisms of prevention of blood loss. The mechanisms are: 1. Vascular Spasm 2. Formation of the Platelet Plug 3. Blood Clotting and Coagulation 4. Growth of Fibrous Tissues into the Blood Clot to Close the Hole. Mechanism # 1. Vascular Spasm: The wall of the blood vessel contracts, immediately after a cut or [...]

By Shriya S|2017-01-11T14:47:41+00:00January 11, 2017|Blood|Comments Off

Components of Blood | Zoology

The following points highlight the three main components of blood in vertebrates. The components are: 1. Red Blood Cells 2. White Blood Cells 3. Blood Platelets. Component # 1. Red Blood Cells (RBC) in Vertebrates: It is also called as erythrocytes. Structure: These are small cells of average diameter 20 pm (7-8 µm in man). All RBC have nuclei except [...]

By Meghna G|2016-10-20T08:57:24+00:00October 20, 2016|Blood|Comments Off