The Combination of Plasma and Formed Elements is Called

Question

The combination of plasma and formed elements is called
A) serum.
B) lymph.
C) whole blood.
D) extracellular fluid.
E) packed blood.

Accepted Answer

The combination of plasma and formed elements is called whole blood. Serum is the liquid remaining after blood coagulation, which does not contain formed elements. Lymph is a fluid similar to plasma that flows through the lymphatic system. Extracellular fluid refers to all fluids outside of cells, including both blood plasma and interstitial fluid. Packed blood is a term used to refer to red blood cells that have been separated from the plasma.