What to know about blood plasma
From the Medical News Today website
Plasma is the largest single component of blood. It mostly consists of water, but also contains vital proteins and other substances that are essential for the correct functioning of blood.
Scientists can separate blood into four main components:
– plasma
– red blood cells
– platelets
Roughly 55% of blood is plasma, with the other three components making up the other 45%. As plasma is the liquid portion of blood, it plays a vital role in many bodily systems as it facilitates the transportation of important substances around the body.
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