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Which one of the following components makes up the largest portion of plasma?

a. Proteins
b. Wastes
c. Salt
d. Water

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The best answer is d - Water.

Plasma is a water solution that is pale yellow in color in which all other parts of the blood are suspended.

Plasma is made up of approximately 92 % water. Proteins, enzymes, glucose, amino acids, minerals, urea, vitamins, uric acid, antibodies, salts and hormones make up the remaining 8% .

Whole blood is composed of 55% plasma. Plasma in blood acts as a solvent for gases, electrolytes, nutrients and important proteins vital to life.


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