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Which plasma protein has the highest molecular weight?
Which plasma protein has the highest molecular weight?
- Globulins
- Prothrombin
- Albumin
- Fibrinogen (correct)
Where are the gamma globulins synthesized?
Where are the gamma globulins synthesized?
- Kidneys
- Plasma cells in lymphatic tissues (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Liver
Which condition leads to a decrease in the Albumin-Globulin Ratio (A/G ratio)?
Which condition leads to a decrease in the Albumin-Globulin Ratio (A/G ratio)?
- Congenital agamma albuminemia
- Advanced liver disease
- Renal diseases
- Severe infections (correct)
During which condition do tissue proteins act as a source for plasma proteins?
During which condition do tissue proteins act as a source for plasma proteins?
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for regulating blood volume and interstitial fluid formation?
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for regulating blood volume and interstitial fluid formation?
What is the main consequence of decreased A/G ratio due to liver disease?
What is the main consequence of decreased A/G ratio due to liver disease?
What is the main function of blood in the body?
What is the main function of blood in the body?
Which component of blood is responsible for the stoppage of bleeding when a blood vessel is injured?
Which component of blood is responsible for the stoppage of bleeding when a blood vessel is injured?
What is the role of white blood cells in blood?
What is the role of white blood cells in blood?
Which type of plasma protein is subdivided into categories such as alpha and beta globulins?
Which type of plasma protein is subdivided into categories such as alpha and beta globulins?
How does blood help in maintaining the internal environment of the body?
How does blood help in maintaining the internal environment of the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
What is the main cause of blood viscosity?
What is the main cause of blood viscosity?
Why is plasma protein important in preventing rapid loss of substances in urine?
Why is plasma protein important in preventing rapid loss of substances in urine?
What is the function of plasma proteins in transporting lipids and free fatty acids?
What is the function of plasma proteins in transporting lipids and free fatty acids?
What happens when bone marrow is destroyed by irradiation, chemicals, or toxins?
What happens when bone marrow is destroyed by irradiation, chemicals, or toxins?
Where is 10% of erythropoietin formed in the body?
Where is 10% of erythropoietin formed in the body?
What is the main component for the formation of the globin portion of hemoglobin?
What is the main component for the formation of the globin portion of hemoglobin?
What is the main function of red blood corpuscles (RBCs)?
What is the main function of red blood corpuscles (RBCs)?
Which enzyme found in red blood corpuscles helps in transporting CO2 from tissues to lungs?
Which enzyme found in red blood corpuscles helps in transporting CO2 from tissues to lungs?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?
What is the average hemoglobin concentration in adult men?
What is the average hemoglobin concentration in adult men?
Which part of hemoglobin combines with oxygen molecules?
Which part of hemoglobin combines with oxygen molecules?
Why are red blood corpuscles not considered true cells?
Why are red blood corpuscles not considered true cells?
Which type of hemoglobin represents the main hemoglobin in the fetus?
Which type of hemoglobin represents the main hemoglobin in the fetus?
What leads to certain types of anemia such as thalassemia?
What leads to certain types of anemia such as thalassemia?
Which type of hemoglobin has greater affinity to O2 than Hb A?
Which type of hemoglobin has greater affinity to O2 than Hb A?
What is the most important feature of hemoglobin?
What is the most important feature of hemoglobin?
Which abnormality results from abnormal production of α or β chains due to gene mutation?
Which abnormality results from abnormal production of α or β chains due to gene mutation?
What is the classification of Hb A2 based on its polypeptide chains?
What is the classification of Hb A2 based on its polypeptide chains?
