Which Medical Procedure Involves the Separation of Plasma from the Blood

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Multiple Choice

Which medical procedure involves the separation of plasma from the blood cells in whole blood?

• A)stem cell transplantation
• B)plasmapheresis
• C)blood donation
• D)blood transfusion

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