Category Archives: Blood

Total blood volume (TBV) The total blood volume (TBV) of an adult is estimated at about 70 ml/kg. Estimated TBV may differ depending on lean body mass content. The higher the body fat content, the lower is the blood volume per unit mass. A simple estimate of TBV may be as follows; Average adult: 70Continue reading “Blood: General Characteristics”

Haematopoiesis refers to the developmental process of blood cells. All blood cells are derived from the bone marrow in the adult. At the end of this module, you should be able to; Explain the process of haematopoiesis in the bone marrow Describe the components of blood Recognise the cellular elements of blood and their respectiveContinue reading “Haematopoiesis”

Blood cells, either in circulation or within the bone marrow, account for nearly 93% of all cells within the human body. The marrow produces approximately six billion cells per kilogram of body weight per day. Although blood cells are the most numerous cells in numbers, by weight they are far exceeded by fat cells andContinue reading “Blood: Some Fun Facts”