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Name the blood component which is viscous and straw coloured fluid.

Blood is a connective tissue containing Fluid Matrix, Cells and Plasma. The blood component which is viscous and straw coloured fluid is Plasma which makes up 55 % of the blood.

Composition of Plasma:


1. Water- 92 %


2. Proteins -8 %


3. Glucose


4. Amino Acid, Vitamins, Urea, Hormone and Antibodies.


Function:


1. Proteins present in plasma helps in blood clotting.


2. Transportation of substances through blood.


3. It maintains the blood volume.


4. It maintains the electrolyte balance.


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