AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

BLOOD GROUPS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The plasma comprises 55%, while the corpuscles comprise 45% of the blood by weight.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Our red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, make up about 45% of the volume of our blood. The remaining 55% is liquid plasma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red Blood Cells (also called erythrocytes or RBCs) Known for their bright red color, red cells are the most abundant cell in the blood, accounting for about 40 to 45 percent of its volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plasma constitutes 55% of total blood volume. Composed of 90% water, salts, lipids and hormones, it is especially rich in proteins (including its main protein albumin), immunoglobulins, clotting factors and fibrinogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -What percentage of blood is plasma? Plasma makes up 55% of your blood’s total volume. Red blood cells follow at 44% of your blood’s volume, and a combination of white blood cells and platelets fill the remaining 1%.

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