Enumerated powers. The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that set forth the authority of Congress. In summary, Congress may exercise the powers that the Constitution grants it, subject to the individual rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
The average adult has 10-12 pints of blood. Someone needs blood every two seconds in the U.S. 40,000 pints: Amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada. Through a process of separating blood into its individual parts, a single unit of blood can help extend the lives of as many as three people.
The plasma from your donation is replaced within about 24 hours. Red cells need about four to six weeks for complete replacement. Thatâs why at least eight weeks are required between whole blood donations. The highest priorities of the Red Cross are the safety of the blood supply and our blood donors.