blood plasma

Blood plasma is the yellowish liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of its volume. It contains water, salts, enzymes, hormones, and proteins, including antibodies and clotting factors. Plasma serves as a transport medium, carrying nutrients, waste products, and gases throughout the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure and volume, and also helps regulate body temperature. Plasma can be separated from blood cells during blood donation and is used in various medical treatments, including for burn victims and those with clotting disorders.