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What percentage of the total blood volume does plasma account for?
What percentage of the total blood volume does plasma account for?
- 70%–75%
- 55%–60% (correct)
- 40%–45%
- 25%–30%
What is the primary function of albumin in the plasma?
What is the primary function of albumin in the plasma?
- Hormone synthesis
- Enzyme catalyst
- Nutrient storage
- Carrier protein and osmotic regulator (correct)
What is the primary constituent of plasma by percentage?
What is the primary constituent of plasma by percentage?
- Hormones
- Proteins
- Water (correct)
- Electrolytes
Which organ synthesizes the most abundant plasma protein, albumin?
Which organ synthesizes the most abundant plasma protein, albumin?
What percentage of the plasma proteins does albumin constitute?
What percentage of the plasma proteins does albumin constitute?
Which of the following substances is NOT found in the plasma?
Which of the following substances is NOT found in the plasma?
What percentage of the plasma is water?
What percentage of the plasma is water?
What is the primary function of albumin in the plasma?
What is the primary function of albumin in the plasma?