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How much blood is present in the body of a normal adult?

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Blood is a fluid connective tissue that consists of plasma, blood cells and platelets. It circulates throughout our body delivering oxygen and nutrients to various cells and tissues. It makes up 8% of our body weight. A typical adult has a blood volume of approximately 5 liters, with females generally having less blood volume than males.


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