Which of the Following Is True About Blood Plasma

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True about blood plasma?

• A) It is the same as serum but without the clotting proteins.
• B) The main protein component is hemoglobin.
• C) It is about 90% water.
• D) It contains about 20 dissolved components.

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Definitions:

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