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The freed flowing, watery portion of blood is called:

  1. hemoglobin.

  2. plasma.

  3. red blood cells.

  4. white blood cells.

The correct answer is: hemoglobin.

The correct answer is "plasma." Plasma is the fluid component of blood, making up approximately 55% of total blood volume. It contains various proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and waste products, and it is responsible for transporting these substances throughout the body. Hemoglobin refers to the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, while red and white blood cells are cellular components of blood rather than the fluid portion.