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plasma
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a fluid material, composed of proteins, nutrients, waste, hormones and electrolytes.
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Erythrocyte
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red blood cells, make up 45% of total blood volume
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leukocyte
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white blood cells, located in the buffy coat
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platelet
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located in the buffy coat, help the blood clot
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buffy coat
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the thin layer between the plasma and erythrocytes, contains platelets and leukocytes
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hematocrit
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when erythrcytes make up 45% of the total blood volume, the top 55% is the plasma and a very thin layer in between consists of of the leukocytes and platelets is called the buffy coat
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