what percentage of blood is made up of plasma? a. 55% b. 40% c. 10% d. 5%

Plasma accounts for approximately 55% of the total blood volume

. It is the liquid component of blood, primarily composed of water (around 92%)

. The remaining 8% consists of solutes, including ions, proteins, dissolved gases, nutrient molecules, and waste

. Blood cells constitute the other 45% of blood volume