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What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
- Delivering nutrients to the kidneys for elimination
- Transporting oxygen to body cells
- Preventing blood loss through clot formation (correct)
- Maintaining adequate fluid volume in the circulatory system
How do plasma proteins contribute to regulation in the body?
How do plasma proteins contribute to regulation in the body?
- By delivering hormones to target organs
- By maintaining normal pH levels using bicarbonate ions (correct)
- By transporting metabolic wastes to the lungs for elimination
- By absorbing and distributing heat to maintain body temperature
Which component of the blood is responsible for carrying agents of immunity such as antibodies and white blood cells?
Which component of the blood is responsible for carrying agents of immunity such as antibodies and white blood cells?
- White blood cells (correct)
- Plasma proteins
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
How do plasma proteins contribute to the circulatory system's fluid volume?
How do plasma proteins contribute to the circulatory system's fluid volume?
What is the main function of erythropoietin (EPO) in the process of erythropoiesis?
What is the main function of erythropoietin (EPO) in the process of erythropoiesis?
How does the abuse of artificial EPO affect blood viscosity in athletes?
How does the abuse of artificial EPO affect blood viscosity in athletes?
What is the impact of elevated hematocrit levels due to EPO abuse on blood circulation?
What is the impact of elevated hematocrit levels due to EPO abuse on blood circulation?
How do macrophages contribute to the fate of aged and damaged red blood cells in the body?
How do macrophages contribute to the fate of aged and damaged red blood cells in the body?
What is the role of plasma proteins in the process of erythropoiesis?
What is the role of plasma proteins in the process of erythropoiesis?
What is the significance of the balance between RBC production and destruction in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the significance of the balance between RBC production and destruction in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the primary function of albumin in the blood plasma?
What is the primary function of albumin in the blood plasma?
Which type of plasma protein is responsible for forming fibrin threads during blood clotting?
Which type of plasma protein is responsible for forming fibrin threads during blood clotting?
What percentage of the blood plasma is composed of plasma proteins?
What percentage of the blood plasma is composed of plasma proteins?
Which plasma protein is most abundant in terms of percentage in the blood plasma?
Which plasma protein is most abundant in terms of percentage in the blood plasma?
What is the primary function of gamma globulins among the plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of gamma globulins among the plasma proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin in the blood plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin in the blood plasma?
Which plasma protein is responsible for providing flexibility to red blood cells?
Which plasma protein is responsible for providing flexibility to red blood cells?
What is the main function of fibrogen among the plasma proteins?
What is the main function of fibrogen among the plasma proteins?
Which plasma protein contributes significantly to the maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure?
Which plasma protein contributes significantly to the maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure?
What percentage of blood volume do red blood cells typically constitute in males?
What percentage of blood volume do red blood cells typically constitute in males?
Which type of proteins are most abundant in the blood plasma?
Which type of proteins are most abundant in the blood plasma?
Which protein is primarily responsible for transporting lipids and vitamins in the blood stream?
Which protein is primarily responsible for transporting lipids and vitamins in the blood stream?
