Plasma Flashcards
1
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Plasma
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Is approximately 90 percent water
2
Q
Over 100 different substances
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Examples nutrients,salts (electrolytes) respiratory gasses,hormones,plasma proteins and various wastes
3
Q
The composition of plasma varies continuously as cell exchange substances with the blood
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Assuming a healthy diet
4
Q
Homeostatic
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When blood protein drops to undersirble levels the liver is stimulated to make more protiens
5
Q
When blood starts to become more acidic (aciddosis) or to basic alkalosis
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Both the respitory and urinary systems are called into action to restore it to its normals slightly alkaline ph range
6
Q
Besides transporting various substances around the body
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Plasma helps to distribute body heat by product of cellular metabolism evenly throughout the body
