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How many litres of blood are in the human body? Is it different for males and females?


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Blood:

  1. Plasma, blood cells, and platelets make up blood, which is a fluid connective tissue.
  2. Blood circulates throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all of our cells and organs.
  3. The amount of blood present in the human body is determined by characteristics such as age, sex, and the person's location.
  4. The main components of blood are primarily broken down:
    1. Plasma
    2. WBC
    3. RBC
    4. Platelets
  5. The average adult human has 4.5 to 5.6 litres of blood in their system.
  6. The average adult woman has 4.5 to 5.0 litres of blood and the man has 5.5 to 5.6 litres of blood in their system.
  7. One of the reasons for less blood volume in women is due to the menstrual cycle.

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