Multiple Choice
In the context of Introduction to Blood, the liquid portion of blood is called what?
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17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
Multiple Choice
In the context of Introduction to Blood, the fluid portion of the blood is called:
A
Hematocrit
B
Buffy coat
C
Serum
D
Plasma
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the components of blood. Blood consists of formed elements (cells) and a fluid portion.
Step 2: Identify the formed elements, which include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Step 3: Recognize that the fluid portion of blood, which suspends these formed elements, is called plasma.
Step 4: Differentiate plasma from other terms: Hematocrit refers to the percentage of red blood cells, Buffy coat is the layer of white blood cells and platelets, and Serum is plasma without clotting factors.
Step 5: Conclude that the fluid portion of blood that contains water, proteins, nutrients, and other substances is plasma.
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