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What is the percentage of buffering power of blood attributed to plasma proteins?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
True or False: Plasma proteins do not play a significant role in blood viscosity.
Which component carries CO2 as carbamino compounds in the blood?
Which component carries CO2 as carbamino compounds in the blood?
What is the main role of plasma proteins in the transport of important substances?
What is the main role of plasma proteins in the transport of important substances?
