Blood Flashcards
1
Q
% comp of blood
A
55% liquid plasma and 45% formed elements
2
Q
Plasma
A
Contains nutrients, hormones, and waste products; mostly water
3
Q
Serum
A
Plasma fluid after the blood cells and the clotting proteins have been removed
4
Q
Fibrinogen
A
Clotting protein
5
Q
Prothrombin
A
Clotting protein