Slcc anatomy ch 21 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SLCC Anatomy CH 21 Serum is the fraction of plasma remaining after the removal of - Answer- plasma proteins Salts and protein molecules in blood help prevent excess fluid loss from the plasma by maintaining the proper ________. - Answer- osmotic balance Osmotic balance is necessary because water and solutes must be able to "leak" across capillary walls to complete this major function of blood. - Answer- transportation All types of blood cells arise indirectly from - Answer- hemocyt...