Hypothyroidism is treated by giving the patient sufficient thyroxine (thyroid hormone), the most commonly prescribed in Canada being Synthroid and Eltroxin. The average daily dose is 0.125 milligrams (125 micrograms); it is rare to require more than 0.2 milligrams (mg).
The blood consists of a suspension of special cells in a liquid called plasma. In an adult man, the blood is about 1/12th of the body weight and this corresponds to 5-6 litres. Blood consists of 55 % plasma, and 45 % by cells called formed elements. The blood performs a lot of important functions. By means of the hemoglobin contained in the erythrocytes, it carries oxygen to the tissues and collects the carbon dioxide (CO2).
Blood is the red fluid that circulates in our blood vessels, i.e.veins and arteries. The main function of blood is to act as the bodyâs transport system, but it also has a major role in the bodyâs defense against infection.There is no substitute for blood. It cannot be made or manufactured.lood is the red fluid that circulates in our blood vessels, i.e.veins and arteries. The main function of blood is to act as the bodyâs transport system, but it also has a major role in the bodyâs defense against infection. There is no substitute for blood. It cannot be made or manufactured.