What primarily determines the volume of blood plasma?
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The question is asking about the main factor that influences the volume of blood plasma among the options provided. It requires knowledge of biological concepts related to blood plasma and its composition.
Answer
Reabsorption of water and solutes.
The reabsorption of water and solutes primarily determines the volume of blood plasma.
Answer for screen readers
The reabsorption of water and solutes primarily determines the volume of blood plasma.
More Information
The control of water and solute reabsorption in the kidneys regulates the body's blood volume, which directly affects blood plasma volume since plasma makes up a significant part of blood.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming blood plasma volume is static or only determined by biological sex or size, but dynamic processes like hydration and kidney function significantly influence it.
Sources
- Physiology, Blood Volume - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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