PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Plasma
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Red Blood Cells
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White Blood Cells
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Platelets
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Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma is the liquid portion of blood. About 55% of our blood is plasma, and the remaining 45% are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets that are suspended in the plasma. Plasma is about 92% water.
Detailed explanation-2: -How plasma helps. Plasma is the largest single component of blood, and makes up about 55% of total blood volume. It is a clear, straw-coloured liquid, which carries platelets, red and white blood cells. It contains over 700 proteins and other substances.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.