Blood and Lymphatic System
Chase Reid
Imagine...
A vast network of cars, planes, and trains...
Close Your Eyes and
This is where your blood resides
Blood
It's more than just a transport system
Temperature
Infections
Clotting
Plasma - 55% of the blood
water
control body temperature
maintain a balance of pH levels
exchanges materials such potassium or sodium
Three Types: Albumin, globulins, fibrinogens
Plasma is
Albumin
Globulin
Yet another transport protein
Fibrinogen
Red Blood Cells
To put things in perspective...
(erythrocytes)
White Blood Cells
Lymphocytes
Platelets
per every blood drop
thrombin
(think of it as molecular super glue)
Lymphatic System
Plays a part in....
Immunity, Nutrient Absorption, Circulation
Circulatory Diseases
Stroke
High Blood Pressure
140
90
An anatomical view of hypertension
Heart Disease
[Also known as atherosclerosis]
Understanding Circulatory Disease
Multiple Causes...
Cholesterol
At a molecular level
Transported By
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
The bad
The good
more = bad
Importance of the LDL Receptor
Michael Brown
Joseph Goldstein
Importance of the LDL Receptor (cont...)
Protecting your Circulatory System
