MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of blood is 90% water?
A
White blood cells
B
Red blood cells
C
Platelets
D
Plasma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Each part plays a vital role, essential for your overall health. Plasma is the liquid portion of our blood and is about 90% water. The plasma portion of your blood accounts for more than half of your blood volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: The amount of water present in blood plasma is 90%.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plasma contains about 90 percent water, with 10 percent being made up of ions, proteins, dissolved gases, nutrient molecules, and wastes. The proteins in plasma include the antibody proteins, coagulation factors, and the proteins albumin and fibrinogen which maintain serum osmotic pressure.

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