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Is blood completely made up of blood cells, like we are completely made of atoms, or are the blood cells just suspended in the liquid we call blood?
JorgeLobo said:as in hematocrit - some estimates of plasma go higher
The main components of blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, platelets aid in blood clotting, and plasma is a liquid that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body.
Yes, blood cells are suspended in the liquid portion of blood, known as plasma. This allows them to be transported throughout the body and perform their respective functions.
The body has a complex system for regulating the amount of blood cells in the blood. This involves the production of new blood cells in the bone marrow, the removal of old or damaged blood cells by the spleen and liver, and the release of hormones that stimulate the production or destruction of blood cells.
Yes, blood cells are able to move freely within the liquid portion of blood. However, they may also adhere to the walls of blood vessels or other structures within the body to carry out their functions.
When blood is donated or transfused, the blood cells are separated from the plasma through a process called centrifugation. The plasma is then used for transfusion, while the blood cells are returned to the donor or recipient. This ensures that the correct amount of blood cells is maintained in the body.