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Hello steemians, I do hope you enjoy reading my research and thoughts concerning blood and blood transfusion. We hear the word "blood" a lot, so let's dive in and see what it entails.

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WHAT IS BLOOD?

Blood is a body fluid and tissue on which life is possible. It is a specialized body fluid, it has four main components; plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The circulation of blood is what keeps us alive,as the blood carries oxygen and food nutrients necessary for existence.

Blood has many different functions including: forming blood clots to prevent excess blood loss, carrying cells and antibodies that fight infection and so on.
Blood is so important that when lost may cause fall of blood pressure, paleness and dizziness. Blood loss can be caused by child birth, surgery, trauma, stomach ulcer, cancer, or simply an open injury.

According to information from the red cross and mayo clinic, it takes between 600 and 650 kilocalories of energy for the blood to replace the content of a pint of blood. However, the body has an amazing capacity to replace all the cells and fluids that have been lost by a simple meal such as: red meat, poultry, fish, green vegetables, unripe plantain and so on.

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Blood is also replenished by blood transfusion in severe cases
"WHAT IS BLOOD TRANSFUSION?"
Blood transfusion is a routine medical procedure in which donated blood is provided to a person through a narrow tube placed within a vein in the arm. This potentially life-saving procedure can help replace blood lost die to surgery or injury. The blood being transfused has to match with the receivers blood in respect to blood group.

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While some religious beliefs are against blood transfusion. This procedure is life-saving and obviously a good thing since it can save and improve lives. Also, it is extremely rare to find find deaths due to transfusion, although there could be risks attached if the transfused blood is not properly screened, viruses can be transmitted, transfusion overload,iron overload, or an allergic reaction which could be mild or severe.

However,most patients who receive blood transfusion experience no complications or problems. Blood transfusion is very helpful as it benefits people with anemia or those getting chemotherapy, by increasing blood flow to nourish the organs and improve oxygen.

In conclusion, It is important to keep your body healthy and care for your blood by eating the right thing and following health tips for a good healthy living so as to avoid any complications with our blood.i hope you enjoyed this educative and enlightening research, thank you for reading.

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