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JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following forms about 55% of the volume of blood in man?

  • A. PlasmaCorrect
  • B. Erythrocytes
  • C. Leucocytes
  • D. Platelets

Explanation

Blood plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, forms about 55% of the entire blood volume. The remaining 45% goes to the blood corpuscles and others.

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