AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is plasma mostly made of
A
lipids
B
red blood cells
C
water
D
protein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma contains 91% to 92% of water and 8% to 9% of solids. It mainly comprises of: Coagulants, mainly fibrinogen, aid in blood clotting. Plasma proteins, such as albumin and globulin, that help maintain the colloidal osmotic pressure at about 25 mmHg.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over 90% of blood plasma is water, while less than 10% consists of dissolved substances, mostly proteins. Blood plasma also contains electrolytes, vitamins and nutrients such as glucose and amino acids. Over 99% of the solid particles in blood are cells known as red blood cells (erythrocytes) due to their red color.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plasma is about 92% water. It also contains 7% vital proteins such as albumin, gamma globulin and anti-hemophilic factor, and 1% mineral salts, sugars, fats, hormones and vitamins. Plasma serves four important functions in our body: 1.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma contains about 92 percent water. This water helps to fill up blood vessels, which keeps blood and other nutrients moving through the heart. The remaining 8 percent of plasma contains several key materials, including: proteins.

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