Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The Cardiovascular System: The Blood - Figure 19.1 - Page 663: 1

Answer

From the adult perspective, the approximate volume in your body depends on your gender. In adult men, blood volume is usually 5 to 6 liters and 4 to 5 liter in women.

Work Step by Step

As shown, the volume of blood in the body does differ depending on whether you're a male or female. Males have greater blood volume in their bodies than females, generally because males have a larger body size than do females. At the same time, males and females have different hormones that affect this and it's important to mention that for this reason, women lose blood through menstruation regularly which in the end, does a play a role in and make a difference in overall blood volume.
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