plasmas

Plasma are much like gases except that their constituent particles have become electrically charged, and their behavior in consequence depends strongly upon electromagnetic forces. Most of the matter in the universe is in the plasma state. A fluorescent tube contains plasm..

It forms about 55% of the blood (about 3 litres). Its composition is as follows: Water (92%) Soluble components The soluble components ar..

It is a thin, elastic, selectively permeable membrane found internal to the cell wall. It is composed of phospholipids, proteins and polysaccharides. The plasma membrane is the site of most of the metabolic pathways. Certain structures are found associated with plasma membra..

The plasma membrane or cell membrane surrounds the cell contents in all types of cells. It is a multipurpose covering composed of phospholipids and proteins. fig. 16.4 - Cell Membrane Apart from the plasma membrane, an eukaryotic cell also shows intracellular and subcellular mem..

Maintains osmotic pressure and viscosity of the blood Helps in transport of various substances like the hormones, enzymes, etc. Acts as a protein reservoir Helps in clotting of blood Helps in regulating body temperatur..

It is present in both plant and animal cells. It is living, elastic and made of proteins and lipids (fats). Its function is to provide a mechanical barrier for the protection of the inner cell contents and to regulate the movement of molecules in and out of the cel..

The following data represent clotting times (mins) from three subjects treated in three different ways. The plasma samples were allocated randomly to the treatments and the analysis was repeated three times for each sample. Write the levels of (i) first, (ii) second variable and the degre..

Matter occurs in four states: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma..

Fluid Connective Tissue - It is a type of connective tissue in which the matrix is in the liquid form. It is known as plasma. The plasma encloses different types of cells. Fibres are abse..

It is of closed type consisting of blood vessels and capillaries which ramify to all parts of the body. The blood is composed of plasma and corpuscles. Plasma is red in colour since it contains hemoglobin in a dissolved state. Corpuscles are colourle..