NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does blood consist of?
A
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
B
hormones, oxygen, nutrients, water
C
red blood cells
D
carbon dioxide and minerals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The straw-colored fluid that forms the top layer is called plasma and forms about 60% of blood. The middle white layer is composed of white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets, and the bottom red layer is the red blood cells (RBCs). These bottom two layers of cells form about 40% of the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood is a specialized body fluid. It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Detailed explanation-3: -These components include red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells (RBCs) carry oxygen to the body. Each RBC lives for about 4 months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma is about 92% water. It also contains 7% vital proteins such as albumin, gamma globulin and anti-hemophilic factor, and 1% mineral salts, sugars, fats, hormones and vitamins.

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