Question
Name some of the substances transported in the blood plasma
Answer
Blood plasma is a component of blood that makes up about 55% of the total blood volume. It contains a diverse range of substances essential for various physiological functions in the body. Some of the substances transported in the blood plasma include:
1. Digested food substances (Nutrients) eg glucose, amino acids
2. Metabolic wastes eg Urea
3. Gases: Oxygen and Carbon (IV) oxide
4. Hormones
5. Antibodies
1. Digested food substances (Nutrients) eg glucose, amino acids
2. Metabolic wastes eg Urea
3. Gases: Oxygen and Carbon (IV) oxide
4. Hormones
5. Antibodies