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What percentage of blood plasma is composed of water?
What percentage of blood plasma is composed of water?
Which plasma protein constitutes the largest percentage of plasma proteins?
Which plasma protein constitutes the largest percentage of plasma proteins?
What is the primary role of plasma proteins in the blood?
What is the primary role of plasma proteins in the blood?
Which of the following is NOT a component found in plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a component found in plasma?
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Where are most plasma proteins synthesized in the body?
Where are most plasma proteins synthesized in the body?
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Study Notes
Blood Plasma Composition
- Plasma, the liquid portion of blood after removing formed elements, is mostly water (91.5%) and solutes (8.5%).
- Proteins make up 7% of plasma by weight. Some proteins are found elsewhere in the body, but those specific to plasma are called plasma proteins.
- Plasma proteins are crucial for maintaining blood osmotic pressure, a key factor in overall body fluid balance.
- Major plasma proteins include albumins (54%), globulins (38%), and fibrinogen (7%).
- Most plasma proteins are synthesized in the liver.
- Plasma also contains waste products (urea, uric acid, creatinine, ammonia, bilirubin), nutrients, vitamins, enzymes, hormones, gases, and electrolytes.
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Test your knowledge on the components of blood plasma, including its composition and the role of plasma proteins. This quiz will cover the major proteins found in plasma and their functions in maintaining osmotic pressure and fluid balance. Perfect for students studying biology or human anatomy.
