Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
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Chapter 36, Problem 2TY
Summary Introduction
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Plasma is the fluid component of the blood that constitutes about 55% of the blood composition. It is the liquid portion that contains dissolved substances and helps in the distribution of these dissolved substances throughout the body.
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