Facts about blood

Blood is a fascinating liquid – it makes human life possible and supplies our body around the clock with all the important nutrients it needs.

What is blood?

An internal view of the pelvic bone with the bone marrow where the blood is formed.

The Formation of Blood in the Bone Marrow

Formation of blood in bone marrow

What are the components of blood and what functions does blood serve in our bodies?

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Instructional material

  • We offer the digital teaching material “Das Blut” (Blood) for use in the upper and lower secondary levels.
  • For baccalaureate schools, we offer “Be the Match”, a digital learning programme about blood, leukaemia and life-saving blood stem cells.