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Blood: Its Composition and Function 
The blood in our circulatory system is a watery based fluid and consists of two basic components: 
1) Plasma (55%) and, 
2) Formed elements (45%) 
Part A: Plasma 
 The Plasma is the light yellow liquid portion of the blood and is about 90% 
water. Dissolved in the plasma are: 
1) Gases (e.g. nitrogen carbon dioxide, and oxygen) 
2) Ions (e.g. sodium, chloride and calcium) 
3) Nutrients (e.g. glucose, amino acids) 
4) Hormones 
5) Proteins (most ...
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