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What is the composition of blood plasma by weight?
What percentage of blood plasma is made up of water?
92%
What percentage of plasma proteins is made up of albumins?
58%
What percentage of plasma proteins is composed of globulins?
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What is the percentage composition of fibrinogens in plasma proteins?
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Study Notes
Composition of Plasma
- Blood plasma is classified as extracellular fluid (ECF).
- Comprises approximately 92% water, which acts as a solvent for various substances.
- Contains 7% plasma proteins, critical for various physiological functions.
- The remaining 1% includes other solutes such as electrolytes, nutrients, and waste products.
Composition of Plasma Proteins
- Plasma proteins account for 7% of blood plasma's total composition.
- Albumins make up 58% of plasma proteins, playing a key role in maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances.
- Globulins constitute 37% of plasma proteins and are vital for immune functions and transport.
- Fibrinogens represent 4% of plasma proteins, essential for blood clotting and wound healing.
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