Functions of Plasma Proteins in Blood Regulation

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What is the percentage of buffering power of blood attributed to plasma proteins?

10%

5%

15% (correct)

20%

How do plasma proteins act as weak acids or bases for buffering?

By binding to sodium ions

By releasing oxygen

Through their interaction with red blood cells

Through free acidic and basic groups (correct)

Which component is primarily responsible for blood viscosity?

Hemoglobin

Fibrinogen (correct)

Plasma proteins

Red blood cells

How is CO2 carried in the blood in association with plasma proteins?

Combines with amino groups to form carbamino compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of plasma proteins in relation to transport and conservation of substances?

Transporting hormones, vitamins, and minerals Signup and view all the answers

How do plasma proteins help prevent rapid loss of substances in urine?

Due to their large molecular size and inability to filter through glomeruli Signup and view all the answers

Which group of plasma proteins helps make lipids miscible with water for transport?

Albumin Signup and view all the answers

True or False: Plasma proteins do not play a significant role in blood viscosity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which component carries CO2 as carbamino compounds in the blood?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of plasma proteins in the transport of important substances?

Transporting hormones, vitamins, minerals Signup and view all the answers

Functions of Plasma Proteins in Blood Regulation

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What is the percentage of buffering power of blood attributed to plasma proteins?

How do plasma proteins act as weak acids or bases for buffering?

Which component is primarily responsible for blood viscosity?

How is CO2 carried in the blood in association with plasma proteins?

What is the main function of plasma proteins in relation to transport and conservation of substances?

How do plasma proteins help prevent rapid loss of substances in urine?

Which group of plasma proteins helps make lipids miscible with water for transport?

True or False: Plasma proteins do not play a significant role in blood viscosity.

Which component carries CO2 as carbamino compounds in the blood?

What is the main role of plasma proteins in the transport of important substances?

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