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The liquid component of blood is called __.

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The liquid component of blood is called plasma. It is mostly made up of water and dissolved nutrients. Plasma constitutes almost 55% of blood. Plasma is a pale yellowish, watery substance that surrounds blood cells and carries them around the body. Plasma is a combination or mixture of nutrients, gases, proteins, hormones, salts, and wastes.

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