How to Identify the Matrix of Blood

What is the matrix of blood called?

The matrix of blood is called plasma.

Plasma is the matrix of blood, which is a mostly water-based liquid that contains various dissolved substances essential for the transport and function of the formed elements in the blood. Blood is a fluid connective tissue composed of formed elements – erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets – and a fluid extracellular matrix called plasma; it's a component of the cardiovascular system. This matrix, which is mostly water, contains dissolved proteins, electrolytes, glucose, lipids, and gases, which facilitate the circulation of the formed elements throughout the body.

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