Multiple Choice
In an introductory study of blood, what is the name of the fluid portion of blood that suspends the formed elements?
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17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
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In an introduction to blood, what are the two main components of blood?
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Serum and erythrocytes
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Hemoglobin and oxygen
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Plasma and formed elements
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Platelets and leukocytes
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Step 1: Understand that blood is a connective tissue composed of two primary components: a liquid part and cellular elements.
Step 2: Identify the liquid portion of blood, which is called plasma. Plasma is a straw-colored fluid that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
Step 3: Recognize the formed elements, which include all the cellular components suspended in plasma. These are red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
Step 4: Note that the term 'formed elements' collectively refers to these cellular components, distinguishing them from the plasma.
Step 5: Conclude that the two main components of blood are plasma (the fluid matrix) and formed elements (the cellular components).
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