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key term - Serum

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Definition

Serum is the clear, yellowish fluid that remains after blood has clotted and all cells have been removed. It contains proteins, electrolytes, antibodies, antigens, and other important components.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Serum lacks clotting factors as they are used up in the clotting process.
  2. It contains antibodies which play a crucial role in immune responses.
  3. Serum is vital for diagnosing diseases because it carries biomarkers related to various conditions.
  4. The complement system, part of the innate immune response, is present in serum.
  5. Serum differs from plasma as plasma still contains fibrinogen and other clotting factors.

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