BLOOD VISCOSITY AND ITS BIOPHYSICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

This article scientifically analyzes blood viscosity, its physical nature, its role in hemodynamic processes in the body, and its clinical significance. Blood viscosity is the property of blood to resist flow, and it directly affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system, microcirculation, oxygen supply to tissues, and metabolic processes. The article highlights the main factors influencing blood viscosity, including hematocrit level, plasma proteins, erythrocyte deformability, temperature, and pathological conditions. In addition, the physiological and pathophysiological consequences of increased or decreased blood viscosity are discussed