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Plasma can be defined as

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whole blood minus WBCs and RBCs

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whole blood minus WBCs and platelets

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whole blood minus WBCs, RBCs and platelets

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whole blood minus WBCs

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The correct option is C whole blood minus WBCs, RBCs and platelets
Plasma, also known as blood plasma, appears light-yellowish or straw-colored. It serves as the liquid base for whole blood. Whole blood minus erythrocytes (RBCs), leukocytes (WBCs) and thrombocytes (platelets) make up the plasma. Plasma contains 90-92% water and 6-8% proteins.

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