Unveiling The Number: A Comprehensive Guide To The Pint Capacity Of The Human Body
The average adult human body contains approximately 12 pints (5.6 liters) of blood, distributed between the intravascular (within blood vessels) and extravascular (outside blood vessels) compartments. Intravascular blood includes plasma (liquid component) and formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets), while extravascular blood consists of lymph fluid, interstitial fluid, and transcellular fluid. Plasma,…