Study With Me : Introduction to Blood Transfusion 22
SECTION 1 : Haematology
Questions and Answers
Plasma Components
Questions about Plasma Components
Question 126: What are the main cellular elements present in plasma?
The answer: The main cellular elements in plasma are red cells, white cells, and platelets.
Question 127: What is the primary role of red blood cells in plasma?
The answer: The primary role of red blood cells in plasma is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
Question 128: How is carbon dioxide transported in plasma?
The answer: Carbon dioxide is mainly carried by red blood cells from the tissues back to the lungs.
Question 129: Name some substances transported by plasma, including hormones, antibodies, and coagulation factors.
The answer: Plasma transports hormones, antibodies, coagulation factors, and other necessary substances to where they are needed.
Question 130: How do nutrients enter the bloodstream in plasma?
The answer: Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive system and are transported to the body's tissues.