This document provides an overview of the cardiovascular system and blood. It discusses the functions of blood, which include transport, regulation, protection, and clot formation. The composition of blood, including plasma and formed elements like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, is described. Red blood cells are involved in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport via hemoglobin. White blood cells provide protection through phagocytosis and antibody production. Platelets form plugs to stop bleeding. The coagulation pathway and fibrinolysis in hemostasis are explained. Blood grouping by the ABO and Rh systems is also summarized.