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What is the main function of albumin in plasma?
What is the main function of albumin in plasma?
- To exert colloid osmotic pressure on blood vessel walls (correct)
- To serve as a solvent for a variety of solutes
- To maintain optimal pH and osmolarity for cellular metabolism
- To transport waste materials
What are the three primary types of plasma proteins?
What are the three primary types of plasma proteins?
- Globulins, fibrinogen, and nutrients
- Albumin, enzymes, and electrolytes
- Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen (correct)
- Globulins, fibrinogen, and enzymes
Which of the following is NOT a solute found in plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a solute found in plasma?
- Hormones
- Proteins
- Red blood cells (correct)
- Electrolytes
