AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma is the largest part of your blood. It, makes up more than half (about 55%) of its overall content. When separated from the rest of the blood, plasma is a light yellow liquid. Plasma carries water, salts and enzymes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plasma is the liquid portion of blood. About 55% of our blood is plasma, and the remaining 45% are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets that are suspended in the plasma. Plasma is about 92% water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The blood that runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries is known as whole blood, a mixture of about 55 percent plasma and 45 percent blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The light yellow colored liquid on the top is the plasma, which accounts for about 55 percent of the blood volume and red blood cells is called the hematocrit, or packed cell volume (PCV). The white blood cells and platelets form a thin white layer, called the “buffy coat", between plasma and red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood is made up of 55% plasma and 45% formed elements-red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood is fluid connective tissue that circulates throughout the body.