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Which of the following is a function of albumin?
Which of the following is a function of albumin?
Which of the following substances is NOT transported by albumin?
Which of the following substances is NOT transported by albumin?
What is the main role of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
What is the main role of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
What can cause an increase in plasma concentration of AAT?
What can cause an increase in plasma concentration of AAT?
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What is the main function of haptoglobin (Hp)?
What is the main function of haptoglobin (Hp)?
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What can cause an increase in haptoglobin (Hp) concentration?
What can cause an increase in haptoglobin (Hp) concentration?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypoalbuminemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypoalbuminemia?
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What is the storage form of amino acids in the body?
What is the storage form of amino acids in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
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What is the main function of alpha-1 globulin (serum trypsin inhibitor)?
What is the main function of alpha-1 globulin (serum trypsin inhibitor)?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
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What is the main cause of hypoalbuminemia?
What is the main cause of hypoalbuminemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased haptoglobin (Hp) concentration?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased haptoglobin (Hp) concentration?
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What is the main function of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
What is the main function of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
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Which of the following substances is NOT transported by albumin?
Which of the following substances is NOT transported by albumin?
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What is the main role of alpha-1 globulin (serum trypsin inhibitor)?
What is the main role of alpha-1 globulin (serum trypsin inhibitor)?
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What can cause an increase in plasma concentration of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
What can cause an increase in plasma concentration of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?
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What is the storage form of amino acids in the body?
What is the storage form of amino acids in the body?
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Which of the following is a function of haptoglobin (Hp)?
Which of the following is a function of haptoglobin (Hp)?
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What can cause a decrease in plasma concentration of albumin?
What can cause a decrease in plasma concentration of albumin?
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Study Notes
Albumin
- Albumin helps maintain oncotic pressure, regulates blood volume, and transports fatty acids, bilirubin, and other compounds.
- Albumin does not transport amino acids.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT)
- AAT's main role is to inhibit neutrophil elastase, thereby protecting the lungs from damage.
- An increase in plasma concentration of AAT can be caused by acute phase reactions, stress, or inflammatory responses.
Haptoglobin (Hp)
- Haptoglobin's main function is to bind free hemoglobin in the bloodstream, preventing its loss in the urine and kidney damage.
- An increase in haptoglobin (Hp) concentration can be caused by inflammatory or hemolytic diseases.
Alpha-1 Globulin (Serum Trypsin Inhibitor)
- Alpha-1 globulin's main function is to inhibit trypsin, thereby regulating proteolysis.
Amino Acid Storage
- The storage form of amino acids in the body is in muscle protein.
Hypoalbuminemia
- Hypoalbuminemia can be caused by liver disease, malnutrition, or protein-losing nephropathy.
- It cannot be caused by albumin's role in transporting free fatty acids.
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Test your knowledge on the functions of albumin, a vital protein found in plasma. Learn about its role in maintaining oncotic pressure, transporting various substances, storing amino acids, and acting as an antioxidant. Explore how hypoalbuminemic states and decreased plasma oncotic pressure can affect the equilibrium between plasma and interstitial fluid.
