Objectives

1. To know the characteristics of blood

2. To check the size, shape, and number of three types of blood cells
3. To gives information about the number and shape of blood cells

Procedure
 First, prepare the materials needed; microscope, slides, lancets, alcohol
 Clean the two slide and disinfect the finger with alcohol
 Prick with a sterile lancet the finger and place a tiny droplet of blood at the center
of the slide
 Put the slide with blood into the microscope
 Finally, observe the blood under the microscope

Clinical and anatomical knowledge

Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to all the parts of the body so they can keep working.
Blood carries carbon dioxide and other waste materials to the lungs, kidneys, and
digestive system to be removed from the body. Blood also fights infections, and carries
hormones around the body. The body receives nutrition, oxygen, and waste elimination
through the blood, which is a fluid that circulates continuously. Blood is "thicker" than
pure water because it is largely liquid and contains many suspended cells and proteins.
More than a gallon of blood is present in the average person. The majority of blood is
made up of a liquid called plasma. Plasma comprises proteins that carry things through
the blood, aid in blood clotting, and carry out other tasks. Additionally, glucose and other
dissolved nutrients are present in blood plasma.

About half of blood volume is composed of blood cells:

 Red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues

 White blood cells, which fight infections
 Platelets, smaller cells that help blood to clot

Blood is transported by blood vessels (arteries and veins). The blood arteries'
smoothness and the carefully calibrated balance of clotting factors prevent blood from
clotting there. Humans have long been interested with blood, and they have made up
theories about its purpose throughout history. Because excessive blood loss can bring
death, several societies view blood as the "essence of life." Many ancient and
contemporary civilizations around the world hold the notion that blood possesses
magical properties. Blood has also been linked to the definition of our emotions and
personalities. For instance, "blue bloods" are occasionally used to refer to members of
the nobility, whereas "bad bloods" are used to refer to criminals.

The scientific study of blood shows traits as fascinating as any of these fantasies:
people often describe that anger makes their blood "boil," whereas fear makes it
"curdle." Blood serves a variety of vital purposes for life. Diagnostic procedures that
examine blood composition can provide a wealth of information about our health. Blood
is pumped from the heart through the body's blood vessels.