MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the clear, yellowish liquid portion of the blood?
A
Plasma
B
Veins
C
Platelets
D
Capillaries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When separated from the rest of the blood, plasma is a light yellow liquid. Plasma carries water, salts, and enzymes. The main role of plasma is to take nutrients, hormones, and proteins to the parts of the body that need it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plasma is a yellowish liquid in your blood that carries platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells around the body. Plasma makes up approximately 55% of your blood, and contains antibodies, known as immunoglobulins, which fight infection.

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