The Use of Artificial Blood

Pros of A.B.

1) No contamination from diseases as it made in labs.

2) Self life of around 9 to 10 months which is pretty long.

3) No problem of blood group problem as it is made compatible to human blood.

4) No need of donors as it is made in labs.

5) Scientists have added some cells in artificial blood which are capable of curing diseases.

HBOCs sources

1) Human placentas

2) Genetically modified bacteria

3) RBCs from human blood

4) RBCs from cow blood

Cons of HBOCs

1) They react with nitric oxide which is responsible for maintaining our blood pressure, so the blood pressure becomes high.

2) They cause lower body discomforts especially in the abdominal.

3) Some type of redness in eyes can be caused due to these HBOCs.

Composition of Blood

Plasma consists of:

a) Nutrients

b) Hormones

c) Water

d) Other liquid substances like water.

A formed element consists of:

a) White blood cells (WBCs)

 providing us the immunity

b) Red blood cells (RBCs)

 carries the oxygen

 responsible for red color