When whole blood is centrifuged, it is separated into a liquid component called _______ and a bottom layer of _______.
A) hematocrit; cells
B) plasma; cells
C) plaque; cells
D) hematocrit; plasma
E) packed cell volume; plasma

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When whole blood is centrifuged, it separates into a liquid component called plasma and a bottom layer consisting of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). Plasma is the straw-colored liquid part of blood that holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension.

When Whole Blood Is Centrifuged, It Is Separated into a Liquid