👉 Stores fluid, also known as plasma, is the liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of its total volume. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's homeostasis, transporting nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products, as well as immune cells, throughout the body. Composed primarily of water (about 90%), along with proteins, lipids, glucose, electrolytes, and various dissolved substances, stores fluid is essential for maintaining blood volume, pH balance, and overall circulatory function. It also serves as a medium for biochemical reactions and acts as a transport system for hormones and other vital molecules.
