MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
liquid portion of blood that contains mostly water and many dissolved substances
A
plasma
B
erythrocytes
C
leukocytes
D
thrombocytes
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: -The correct option is D. Plasma. Plasma is the liquid part of the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts, and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma is the liquid component of the blood.

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