Blood and its composition

red coloured fluid connective tissue. Alkaline and salty in taste (pH 7.35-7.45). 7-8% of body weight. Average volume is 5-6 litres in male and 4-5 litres in female. Slightly denser than water (1.043-1.060 gm/ml). 5 times more viscous than water. Red due to presence of haemoglobin. Temperature – 100.4°F. Made up of plasma (55%) and … Read more

Differences between vertebrates and invertebrates

S.N Vertebrates Invertebrates 1. They have backbone or vertebral column. They do not have backbone or vertebral column. 2. They are the most organized animals on the earth. They are not organized as vertebrates. 3. They consist of single phylum. They consist of eight phylum. 4. They have internal skeleton. Internal skeleton absent. 5. They … Read more

Differences between blood and lymph

S.N            Blood      Lymph 1. It is red coloured liquid connective tissue due to presence of haemoglobin in RBCs. It is colourless liquid connective tissue due to the absence of RBCs. 2. It is found in blood vessel. It is found in lymph vessel. 3. It is formed of … Read more