{"id":146537,"date":"2022-03-20T03:24:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T21:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:15:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T06:45:45","slug":"differences-between-plasma-and-serum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences Between Plasma and Serum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#About_Plasma_and_Serum\" title=\"About Plasma and Serum\">About Plasma and Serum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#What_is_Plasma\" title=\"What is Plasma?\">What is Plasma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#What_is_Serum\" title=\"What is Serum?\">What is Serum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#Difference_between_Plasma_and_Serum\" title=\"Difference between Plasma and Serum\">Difference between Plasma and Serum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#Separation_of_Blood_Plasma_and_Serum\" title=\"Separation of Blood Plasma and Serum\">Separation of Blood Plasma and Serum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#Functions_of_Plasma_Membrane\" title=\"Functions of Plasma Membrane\">Functions of Plasma Membrane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum\/#Functions_of_Serum_Albumin\" title=\"Functions of Serum Albumin\">Functions of Serum Albumin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Plasma_and_Serum\"><\/span>About Plasma and Serum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plasma is the clear, straw-colored fluid portion of blood that contains proteins, nutrients, and waste products. It is the largest component of blood and makes up about 55% of the total volume.<\/p>\n<p>Serum is the clear, watery portion of blood that remains after the blood cells and clotting factors have been removed. It contains electrolytes, hormones, and other proteins that circulate in the blood. Serum makes up about 45% of the total volume of blood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-146536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum.jpg?v=1647726884 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/differences-between-plasma-and-serum-300x212.jpg?v=1647726884 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Plasma\"><\/span>What is Plasma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plasma is a state of matter that is similar to a gas but has some of the properties of a liquid. It is created when a gas is heated to such a high temperature that the atoms break apart into their component parts. These parts (ions and electrons) are then able to move freely around the plasma.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Serum\"><\/span>What is Serum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serum is the clear liquid that separates from the clotted blood when blood clots. It is the watery portion of blood that contains albumin, antibodies, and other proteins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Plasma_and_Serum\"><\/span>Difference between Plasma and Serum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plasma and serum are two types of blood components. Plasma is the straw-colored liquid portion of blood, and serum is the clear, watery portion of blood. They are different in terms of their composition and function.<\/p>\n<p>Plasma is mainly composed of water, proteins, electrolytes, and lipids. Proteins make up the majority of plasma&#8217;s solutes. The most abundant protein in plasma is albumin, which helps to maintain blood volume and pressure. Electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, help to regulate the body&#8217;s fluid balance and pH. Lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, are essential for the proper function of cells.<\/p>\n<p>Serum is mainly composed of water and proteins. The most abundant protein in serum is albumin, which helps to maintain blood volume and pressure. Serum also contains immunoglobulins, which are proteins that help to protect the body from infection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Separation_of_Blood_Plasma_and_Serum\"><\/span>Separation of Blood Plasma and Serum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When blood is centrifuged, the heavier cells (red blood cells) fall to the bottom and the lighter cells (plasma and serum) rise to the top. The plasma is the liquid portion of the blood and the serum is the portion that contains the clotting factors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_Plasma_Membrane\"><\/span>Functions of Plasma Membrane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The plasma membrane is a thin, semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cells of all living organisms. It is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins. The plasma membrane serves several important functions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protecting the cell from its environment: The plasma membrane is a barrier between the cell and its surroundings. It helps to protect the cell from harmful substances in the environment and from dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell: The plasma membrane controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell. It allows some substances to pass through while blocking others. This allows the cell to regulate its internal environment.<\/li>\n<li>Mediating cell-cell communication: The plasma membrane helps to mediate cell-cell communication. It allows cells to exchange information and signals with each other.<\/li>\n<li>Mediating intracellular transport: The plasma membrane helps to mediate intracellular transport. It allows proteins and other molecules to move in and out of the cell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_Serum_Albumin\"><\/span>Functions of Serum Albumin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serum albumin is a protein found in blood plasma. It has a range of essential functions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acting as a carrier protein for other molecules, including hormones, fatty acids, and minerals<\/li>\n<li>Helping to maintain blood pressure by retaining fluid in the circulatory system<\/li>\n<li>Regulating the body&#8217;s acid-base balance<\/li>\n<li>Acting as an antioxidant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Plasma and Serum Plasma is the clear, straw-colored fluid portion of blood that contains proteins, nutrients, and waste products. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Differences Between Plasma and Serum","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Plasma and serum are two types of blood components. 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