NCERT Solutions for class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Body Fluids and Circulation

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 18 Body Fluids and Circulation are provided in the article below. It comprises all the important definitions, concepts, and methodologies that will be really beneficial for the students. The important topics that are included in this chapter are:

Coagulation of Blood
Composition of lymph and its function
Human Circulatory System
Double circulation
Regulation of cardiac activity
Disorders of the Circulatory System

Expected no. of Questions: 2-3 questions of around 4 marks.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 18

Class 11 Biology Chapter 18 Body Fluids and Circulation: Important Topics

The fluid which is formed in the body of any complex lifeform carrying nutrients throughout the body and helping in excretion is known as body fluids. The two most important body fluids are blood and lymph. The different types of body fluids are:

Blood

The main components of blood include:

Plasma: It is the liquid component of blood and is a thick fluid containing 55% blood, 90% water, and 8% proteins. Albumin is the major protein in plasma.
Red Blood Cells: 40% of the blood contains red blood cells. RBCs contain protein hemoglobin that gives a red color to the blood.
White Blood Cells: The white blood cells are very few in number. They mainly protect the body against infections.
Platelets: These are fewer in number than the red blood cells and help in the clotting of blood at the site of a wound.

Lymph

Lymph is a colorless fluid present in the interstitial tissues, which circulates throughout the lymphatic system. It can be referred to as blood without the RBCs. The exchange of nutrients, hormones, and gases occurs through this fluid. It comprises lymphocytes that play a major function in the immune responses of the body.

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Blood	Lymph	Electrocardiograph
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