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The liquid component of blood is called _________ .


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Plasma
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Liquid blood

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Blood cells

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Blood fluid

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Solution

The correct option is A Plasma

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


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