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BIOH 113 Chapter 18 February 18 to February 23 Blood  Blood is composed of Connective Tissue (CT)  Its function is to regulation, distribution, and protect o Regulation  Blood maintains:  Appropriate body temperature by absorbing and distributing heat  Normal pH in body tissues using buffer systems  Adequate fluid volume in the circulatory system o Distribution  Blood transports:  Oxygen from the lungs and nutrients from the digestive tract  Metabolic wastes from cells to the lungs and kidneys for elimination  Hormones from endocrine glands to target organs o Protection  Blood prevents blood loss by:  Activating plasma proteins and platelets  Initiating clot formation when a vessel is broken  Blood prevents infection by: o Synthesizing and utilizing antibodies o Activating complement proteins o Activating WBCs to defend the body against foreign invaders  Blood Circulation o Blood leaves the heart through arteries and into capillaries o Oxygen (O2) and nutrients diffuse across capi