Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Blood is the fluid connective tissue, in which the formed elements (living blood cells) are suspended in a nonliving fluid matrix (plasma). The plasma is 90% water and remaining is dissolved hormones, proteins, and small molecules such as vitamins, fats, amino acids, carbohydrates, and
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