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Blood: A Very Short IntroductionBlood is vital to most animals. In mammals it transports oxygen and food, carries away waste, and contains the white cells that attack invading microbes. Playing a central role in life, it has had profound cultural and historical significance and plays an important role in religious ritual. Blood was one of the four humors in early Western medicine and is still probably the major diagnostic tool in the doctor's armory. In this Very Short Introduction,
Blood is vital to most animals. In mammals it transports oxygen and food, carries away waste, and contains the white cells that attack invading microbes. Playing a central role in life, it has had profound cultural and historical significance and plays an important role in religious ritual. Blood was one of the four humors in early Western medicine and is still probably the major diagnostic tool in the doctor's armory. In this Very Short Introduction, Chris Cooper analyses the components of blood, explains blood groups, and looks at transfusions, blood tests, and blood-borne diseases. He considers what the future may hold, including the possibility of making artificial blood, and producing blood from stem cells in the laboratory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2016
ISBN: 9780199581450
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.40d
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Looks nice, but rusted after 6 months of use
Color: Black
The caddy was aesthetically pleasing, with enough room to hold my dish soap, hand-soap and sponge as well as a brush. I really love how it looks, but only after 6 months of using this, the wires in the holder is already rusted. It looks nice but not really of good quality.
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★★★★★ 5
Works as expected
Color: Mattle Black
It does exactly what it is supposed to do. No water collection on the sink and hold several of my kitchen cleaning items. It holds 3 sink stoppers a sponge and a scrubbers and a soap dispenser.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Value
Color: Silver Grey
Well constructed and looks great. Drains water quickly fits perfect on the sink. Easy to clean. N8ce little product.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Does the job
Color: Mattle Black
Kinda cool and does the job and cheap. Nice product
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works well and sturdy
Color: Silver
work well, keep my sink from getting "slimy" corners and soap buildup
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