NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Body Fluids and Circulation
NEET · Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation
How much of the blood is plasma?
How much of the blood is plasma?
Options
- A50%
- B55%
- C60%
- D65%
Correct answer
B. 55%
Step-by-step solution
Plasma is a straw coloured, viscous fluid constituting nearly 55 per cent of the blood. 90-92 per cent of plasma is water and proteins contribute 6-8 per cent of it. Fibrinogen, globulins and albumins are the major proteins