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12. Describe the major plasma proteins and the other non-electrolytic constituents of blood and explain their function in the body: Difference between revisions

Created page with "== Plasma == The plasma is the cell-free part of blood. The plasma accounts for only 55% of the total blood volume, approximately 3000 mL. It’s a pale, yellow, sticky liquid. It’s 90% water and contains: * Inorganic components ** Ions, like Na+, K+, Cl–, Ca2+, bicarbonate (HCO3–) ** Gases like O2 and CO2 * Organic components ** Proteins *** Albumin *** Globulins *** Fibrinogen ** Lipids ** Carbohydrates *** Glucose ** Amino acids ** Nitrogen compounds *** Urea *..."
(Created page with "== Plasma == The plasma is the cell-free part of blood. The plasma accounts for only 55% of the total blood volume, approximately 3000 mL. It’s a pale, yellow, sticky liquid. It’s 90% water and contains: * Inorganic components ** Ions, like Na+, K+, Cl–, Ca2+, bicarbonate (HCO3–) ** Gases like O2 and CO2 * Organic components ** Proteins *** Albumin *** Globulins *** Fibrinogen ** Lipids ** Carbohydrates *** Glucose ** Amino acids ** Nitrogen compounds *** Urea *...")
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