Plasma (biology)

The video explains that blood cells are suspended in plasma, which is primarily composed of water. Plasma also contains dissolved salts, proteins, hormones, and other chemicals, making it a complex fluid essential for various bodily functions.

What is the primary function of blood plasma?

• To transport oxygen

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To suspend blood cells

What is the main component of blood plasma?

• Proteins

• Water

• Salts

• Hormones

Which of the following is not a dissolved substance in blood plasma?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Salts

• Hormones

Which of these is a component of blood plasma?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Hormones

• Platelets

What other chemicals are found in blood plasma besides proteins and hormones?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Various other chemicals