Regarding the composition and general characteristics of blood, which of the following statements are accurate?
a. Blood is a special connective tissue consisting of a fluid matrix, plasma, and formed elements.
b. Plasma is a straw-coloured, viscous fluid constituting nearly 45 per cent of the blood.
c. 90-92 per cent of plasma is water, and proteins contribute 6-8 per cent of it.
d. Fibrinogen, globulins, and albumins are the major proteins in plasma.
e. Fibrinogens are primarily involved in the defense mechanisms of the body.
f. Albumins help in osmotic balance.
g. Plasma without the clotting factors is called serum.
