MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of blood is responsible for carrying wastes, nutrients, and minerals?
A
Red Blood Cells
B
White Blood Cells
C
Platelets
D
Plasma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma is the liquid component of your blood that contributes to 55% of your blood’s total volume. Plasma is necessary to help your body recover from injury, distribute nutrients, remove waste and prevent infection, while moving throughout your circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plasma (pronounced: PLAZ-muh) is a yellowish fluid that has nutrients, proteins, hormones, and waste products.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Plasma is the liquid component of the blood that helps in the transportation of various hormones, nutrients, metabolic wastes etc. In addition, they also transport carbon dioxide to a smaller extent.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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