Question

5. Identify each part of blood based on the descriptions. Use P for plasma, R for red blood cell, W for white blood cell, and PLT for platelet. a. _____ A mixture of water, sugar, fat, protein, and potassium and calcium salts. b. _____ Contains a special protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen & causes these cells to be red. c. _____ More than 92% of this substance is water. d. _____ Produce proteins called antibodies that help our bodies fight infection e. _____ Contains chemicals that helps blood form clots f. _____ Fragments of cells that gather at a cut or other wound and stick to the edges g. _____ Makes up 55% of the blood h. _____ Makes up 45% of the blood i. _____ Makes up 0.1% of the blood j. _____ Makes up 0.17% of the blood

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

a)  plasma-P

b) red blood cell-R

c)plasma-P

d) white blood cell-W

e) platelets-PLT

f) platelets-PLT

g) plasma-P

h) red blood cell-R

i) platelets-PLT

j) white blood cell-W