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the liquid pumped by the heart through the arteries, veins, and capillaries
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blood
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What is blood composed of?
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a clear yellow fluid, called plasma, formed elements, and cells of different types with different functions.
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blood cell
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any of the formed elements of blood, including RBC's (erythrocytes), WBC (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes)
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The watery, straw-colored, fluid part of lymph and the blood in which the formed elements (blood cells) are suspended and is essential for carrying cellular elements of the blood through circulation
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Plasma
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What is plasma made up of?
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Water
Electrolytes Protein Glucose, Fats Bilirubin Gases |
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The clear and thin fluid part of blood that remains after coagulation and contains no blood cells, platelets, or fibrinogen.
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Serum
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Venipuncture
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puncture into a vein to obtain a blood sample for testing
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Which veins are the veins of choice for venipuncture b/c of the ease of access?
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Antecubital veins
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