FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Plasma
血浆
The liquid component of unclotted blood.
Study this concept in context
12 · Blood: transport, defence and haemostasis
A drop of blood supports transport, defence and repair. Different cells and plasma components perform these jobs, while regulation confines their activity to appropriate places.
Sources
- OpenStax: an overview of blood
- OpenStax: erythrocytes
- OpenStax: leukocytes and platelets
- OpenStax: hemostasis
- MedlinePlus: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test
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