Answer:
When clotting factors in the plasma are activated to form a blood clot, the fluid portion of plasma that remains is known as <u>serum.</u>
Explanation:
The liquid part of blood is known as the plasma. it makes about 90 per cent of the blood and comprises of antibodies and the clotting factors.
If the clotting factors or the fibrinogens are removed from the plasma, then the fluid that remains is termed as serum. The blood serum contains useful proteins like the albumin and antibodies. The serum is the part of the blood that is mostly used for the diagnostic tests.
Answer:
Explanation:
1) Excitation brings about contraction.
2) Contraction leads to an increase in blood pressure.
3) Changes in blood pressure results in the opening and closing of the heart valves.
4) The opening and closing of heart valves then regulates the flow of blood and it's volume.
Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that has high birth weight. Pregnant women have indeed higher energy requirements but only by 300 calories daily. Eating an excessive amount of calories daily during pregnancy can lead to an increased weight gain that can result in an increased birth weight. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also endanger the progression of the pregnancy and the delivery of the baby.
Answer: the right answer is B