Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 14 - Host Defenses I - 14.3 Systems Involved in Immune Defenses - 14.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 405: 8

Answer

Whole blood contains everything (i.e, WBC & RBC contained in plasma, serum, etc.) Plasma contains the blood cells. Serum is a component of clotted blood. It is the whole part not including clot.

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Whole blood contains everything (i.e, WBC & RBC contained in plasma, serum, etc.) Plasma contains the blood cells. Serum is a component of clotted blood. It is the whole part not including clot.
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