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Blood (Chapter 6 of new book)

(1) What are the functions of blood, and what are its two main portions? (2) What is the composition of plasma and what are the functions of plasma proteins? (3) What substances allow red blood cells (RBCs) to transport oxygen? (4) Why do RBCs have a bioconcave shape? (5) Name and describe three disorders associated with RBCs. (6) What are the different blood types and what determines blood type? (7) Among the ABO types of blood, who can give blood to whom? Why? (8) When does hemolytic disease in a newborn occur? (9) Tell how the functions of the cardiovascular system contribute to homeostasis? (10) In what way does the liver contribute to the functioning of the cardiovascular system?