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What does blood plasma do in the body?
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Blood Plasma: is the liquid component of blood. It carries blood cells and other important components(e.g. hormones) throughout the body via the circulatory system. It also helps maintain blood pressure.
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Of course, it, as a vehicle, brings all needed nutritious ingredients to nourish all the tissues and organs.
May 18, 2017
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