What is Plasma?
Plasma is the liquid part of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. It is mostly water (over 90%) and contains proteins, hormones, nutrients, and waste products.
Why is Plasma Important?
Helps blood...
What is Plasma?
Plasma is the liquid part of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. It is mostly water (over 90%) and contains proteins, hormones, nutrients, and waste products.
Why is Plasma Important?
Helps blood clot (contains clotting factors)
Fights infections (contains antibodies)
Carries nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout the body
Used to treat burns, trauma, bleeding disorders, and diseases like hemophilia and liver disease
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