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Human Body

Tissues, Organs, and Glands

What is the matrix in blood?

Blood is a loose connective tissue whose matrix is a liquid called plasma. Blood consists of red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes), which are tiny pieces of bone marrow cell. Plasma also contains water, salts, sugars, lipids, and amino acids. Blood is approximately 55 percent plasma and 45 percent formed elements.



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