2006-10-01 21:49:52 · 11 answers · asked by rainbow 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Blood plasma is the liquid component of blood, in which the blood cells are suspended. Plasma is the largest single component of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. Serum refers to blood plasma in which clotting factors (such as fibrin) have been removed. Blood plasma contains many vital proteins including fibrinogen, globulins and human serum albumin.
2006-10-01 21:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma and serum are both fluid components of the blood. However, serum is only present in the blood subsequent to clotting, after an injury. In essence, serum is identical to plasma, but it does not contain the components necessary for the clotting reaction (such as fibrinogens).
Plasma comprises approximately 55% (the other 45% is red blood cells) of the total blood volume, and contains salts and ions such as calcium, sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate. It also contains larger molecules such as amino acids, lipids (fats), vitamins, and hormones. Approximately 91-92% of blood plasma is water, 7-8% is protein, and 1-2% is other solutes, such as electrolytes and nutrients.
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2006-10-05 11:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by eclferre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does Serum Contain Fibrinogen
2016-11-03 02:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by condom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Serum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plasma, the liquid portion of normal unclotted blood containing the red and white cells and platelets. It is the clot that makes the difference between serum and plasma.
Terms in this dictionary with the word "serum" include maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), and serum hepatitis.
The term "serum" also is used to designate any normal or pathological fluid that resembles serum as, for example, the fluid in a blister.
"Serum" is a Latin word that refers to the "whey", the watery liquid that separates from the curds in the process of cheesemaking.
2006-10-02 00:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus is my Savior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is the base substance for blood. It is a yellowish liquid composed mainly of water and proteins.
However, serum is the plasma that comes out of the body through wounds or cuts. Serum contains antibodies to fight infection and may also contain white blood cells to kill germs.
The antivenin you get (for snake bites) is nothing but horse serum that contains antibodies for snake venom.
2006-10-01 21:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by panther 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood. It is made of water, blood protein e.g fibrinogen,globulin, dissolved mineral salts and other organic substances.
Serum is plasma without protein.
2006-10-02 08:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by Damitajo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
serum is plasma devoid of fibrinogen.it formed in the place where clotting has taken place.
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