The Role of Plasma
Plasma is the yellow liquid component of blood that carries everything else around the body.
Can you list three things transported in plasma besides blood cells?
What is The Role of Plasma?
"Plasma is the straw-coloured liquid part of the blood that transports cells, nutrients, and waste products."
What is the main function of red blood cells?
A student thinks that stents are used to thin the blood. Why is this incorrect?
Choose the correct option to complete the statement. Enzymes have an ____ that fits a specific substrate
Which component of blood helps it to clot?
Plasma Transport
Transports carbon dioxide from organs to the lungs.
Carries soluble products of digestion (glucose, amino acids).
Transports urea from the liver to the kidneys for excretion.
Plasma also carries hormones and proteins needed for blood clotting.
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