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jrubin

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Which of the following statements regarding plasma is NOT true?
 
  a. Plasma is a watery fluid.
  b. Approximately 45 of blood is plasma
  c. Plasma transports substances such as glucose.
  d. Blood cells float in plasma.

Question 2

The abbreviation MI stands for ________.
 
  A) myocardial infarction
  B) myocardial ischemia
  C) myocardial inflammation
  D) myocardial injury



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Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. Plasma is a watery fluid: a true statement
b. Approximately 45 of blood is plasma: correct
c. Plasma transports substances such as glucose: a true statement
d. Blood cells float in plasma: a true statement

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not the meaning of the abbreviation MI.
C) This is not the meaning of the abbreviation MI.
D) This is not the meaning of the abbreviation MI.





 

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