Multiple Choice
In the context of blood components, blood plasma without clotting factors is called what?
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17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
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In an Introduction to Blood context, what are the two major components of blood?
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Albumin and globulins
B
Hemoglobin and platelets
C
Plasma and formed elements
D
Serum and erythrocytes
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Understand that blood is a complex fluid composed of different components that serve various functions in the body.
Recognize that the two major components of blood are the liquid part and the cellular part.
Identify the liquid portion of blood as plasma, which contains water, proteins, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
Identify the cellular portion of blood as formed elements, which include red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
Conclude that the two major components of blood are plasma (the fluid matrix) and formed elements (the cells and cell fragments).
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