AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma is the liquid component of your blood that contributes to 55% of your blood’s total volume. Plasma is necessary to help your body recover from injury, distribute nutrients, remove waste and prevent infection, while moving throughout your circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Plasma is 90 percent water and makes up more than half of total blood volume. Other 10 percent is protein molecules, including enzymes, clotting agents, immune system components, plus other body essentials such as vitamins and hormones.

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.