IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
I am the ‘liquid’ portion of blood.
A
Erythrocytes
B
Thrombocytes
C
Leukocytes
D
Plasma
Explanation: 

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 often forgotten part of blood. White blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets are important to body function. But plasma also plays a key role. This fluid carries the blood components throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood is considered a connective tissue because it has a matrix. This matrix is the fluid portion of whole blood which is commonly known as plasma. More than 90% of plasma consists of water and the remaining 10% consists of proteins, enzymes, salts, and antibodies.

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