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plasma

The relatively clear liquid medium in blood which carries the red cells, white cells, and platelets. Most of blood's volume is made up of plasma. As the heart pumps blood to cells throughout the body, the plasma brings them nourishment and removes the waste products of metabolism. Plasma also contains salts, sugars, lipids, amino acids, hormones, and blood clotting substances.

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