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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute
for Blood plasma.
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Could milk be used as blood plasma?
Nope.!! but the milk from young coconuts CAN be used as a substitute for blood plasma.!
What can be used as a substitute for human blood?
There is no substitute for human blood. Thousands of blood donations are needed each day in the U.S. to treat patients.
What is the name of the liquid that carries platelets red blood cells and white blood cells around in the body?
it is plasma
What is the liquid matrix of blood?
it is called plasma.
PH of blood plasma?
The pH of the blood plasma is 7.35-7.45
Could milk be used as blood plasma?
Nope.!! but the milk from young coconuts CAN be used as a substitute for blood plasma.!
Can Coconut milk be used for blood plasma?
Yes! used in the Pacific Islands during world war 2. To clarify, coconut milk (made from the meat of the coconut) can not be used as a substitute for blood plasma. It is the coconut water (found inside young coconuts) that can.
What is the process of plasmapheresis?
The basic procedure consists of removal of blood, separation of blood cells from plasma, and return of these blood cells to the body's circulation, diluted with fresh plasma or a substitute.
Why is plasma in blood important?
used as a cleanser
What types of patients might use blood plasma?
The types of patients who might need blood plasma are those who need a blood transfusion. Plasma is given as a component of blood. Only AB positive plasma can be used on people with any other blood type.
What can be used as a substitute for human blood?
There is no substitute for human blood. Thousands of blood donations are needed each day in the U.S. to treat patients.
Who discovered pure plasma could be used in blood transfusions?
The person who discovered pure plasma could be used in blood transfusions was robert koch in 1981
What is the name of the liquid that carries platelets red blood cells and white blood cells around in the body?
it is plasma
What is the liquid matrix of blood?
it is called plasma.
Can coconut juice substitute for blood plasma?
ORIGINAL ANSWER: Yes . IMPROVED ANSWER: Yes, coconut water/juice can be substituted for blood plasma. In fact, may third world countries have done this for years. It is not only cheaper, it is more readily available than blood from donors. Coconut water/juice is sterile, does not attack red blood cells, is easily absorbed by the body, and has a cool feel/cooling effect. It is full of minerals and electrolytes and is used in other countries as a substitute for sports drinks, as well. It is also high in potassium.
What is in the blood?
Blood consists of plasma, red blood cells, and white blood cells. The red are for transporting oxygen, and the white are for killing things that should not be in the blood. The plasma is 55 % of the blood. The plasma is there for moving things that are not gonna be used anymore, like C02 urin, and milkacid.
What are the uses of dextran?
used to reduce the viscosity of blood .also used as blood plasma volume extenders?
