In a Given Volume of Blood, About ________% is Plasma

Question

In a given volume of blood, about ________% is plasma and ________% is formed elements.
A)45; 55
B)50; 50
C)55; 45
D)60; 40

Accepted Answer

According to the typical values, about 55% of the blood volume is plasma and 45% is formed elements. Therefore, the best choice is C which matches these percentages. A, B, and D have either incorrect percentages or do not have percentages that add up to 100.