Definitions
- Referring to the liquid component of blood that carries blood cells and other substances throughout the body. - Describing the clear, yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it is allowed to clot. - Talking about the fourth state of matter, which is a highly ionized gas consisting of equal numbers of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons.
- Referring to the clear, yellowish fluid that remains after blood has clotted and the blood cells have been removed. - Describing a blood test that measures the level of a particular substance in the blood. - Talking about a liquid that separates from a substance, such as milk or plant sap, when it coagulates or curdles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are fluids found in the body.
- 2Both are components of blood.
- 3Both can be used in medical tests and treatments.
- 4Both can be separated from blood through centrifugation.
- 5Both are important for maintaining bodily functions.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Plasma contains blood cells, while serum does not.
- 2Clotting: Plasma is the liquid component of blood before it clots, while serum is the clear liquid that remains after blood has clotted.
- 3Medical use: Plasma is used in blood transfusions and to treat certain medical conditions, while serum is used in diagnostic tests to measure the levels of various substances in the blood.
- 4Preparation: Plasma is obtained by separating blood cells from the liquid component of blood, while serum is obtained by removing the blood cells and allowing the blood to clot.
- 5Function: Plasma transports blood cells and other substances throughout the body, while serum contains antibodies and other proteins that help fight infections.
Remember this!
Plasma and serum are both fluids found in the body and are important for maintaining bodily functions. However, the difference between plasma and serum is their composition, clotting, medical use, preparation, and function. Plasma contains blood cells and is used in blood transfusions and to treat certain medical conditions, while serum does not contain blood cells and is used in diagnostic tests to measure the levels of various substances in the blood.
