Answer:
Blood contains both solid an liquid components in it. On centrifugation blood shows- 45% solid portion called formed elements and 55% liquid components called blood plasma.
Blood plasma is programmed to carry the nutrients and other important particles to organs whereas cellular components play roles in carrying oxygen and providing immunity.
The major components of blood plasma shows:
1. water: 90%
2. proteins-albumin, globulin and fibrin-7-8%
3. salts: 1%
The composition of the formed elements shows:
1. Erythrocyte (RBC)
2. Leukocyte (WBC)
3. Thrombocytes (platelets)