Blood Is Comprised of Cellular Elements and an Extracellular Matrix

question 20

Multiple Choice

Blood is comprised of cellular elements and an extracellular matrix comprised primarily of water.What is the name of the blood's extracellular matrix?

• A)hematocrit
• B)fibrinogen
• C)buffy coat
• D)plasma
• E)none of these

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