What happens to the body as it shuts down from excessive blood loss?

Answer 1

To answer that question, we first have to define blood as it contains many separate components, specifically the main ones are:

• Plasma (Contains protein and nutrients needed to support live, and also assists in removal of waste products from the body cells).
• Red Blood Cells: Primary function is to carry oxygen to all parts of the body via a pigment called Hemoglobin.
• White Blood Cells: Protect the body from disease by fighting bacteria, germs and foreign invaders.
• Platelets: Assist in the clotting process. Without them cuts would not stop bleeding as in the disease Hemophilia.

It could be that you are concerned with the body not producing one of these components, or a complete shutdown such as happens with Aplastic Anemia. Please feel free to ask the question again and include more detail.

Answer 2

Blood moves away from the extremities toward major and vital organs especially the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys. But blood loss lowers blood pressure, especially if an artery is cut, so the body is in a true 'battle for life'. Without stopping the blood loss, and replacing blood and fluids, the person would quickly die.

Answer 3

You might faint from excessive blood loss, or if it too much is lost it can lead to death.