Blood comprises a liquid component called plasma, in which red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended.
Plasma consists of mainly water and contains dissolved electrolytes and proteins that include albumin, which transports hormones and medicines; antibodies against infective agents; and clotting factors.
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