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Which of the following is the most abundant plasma protein?
Which of the following is the most abundant plasma protein?
- Transferrin
- Apolipoproteins
- Thyroxin-binding globulin
- Albumin (correct)
What can happen if there is a loss of albumin in the body?
What can happen if there is a loss of albumin in the body?
- Increased oncotic pressure
- Enhanced immune defense
- Muscle contraction
- Edema and decreased oncotic pressure (correct)
Which type of proteins are responsible for muscle contraction?
Which type of proteins are responsible for muscle contraction?
- Contractile proteins (correct)
- Structural proteins
- Coagulation factors
- Complement proteins
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Study Notes
- Plasma proteins have various functions including transport, immunity, maintenance, enzymes, buffering, coagulation, and structural proteins.
- Examples of plasma proteins and their functions include thyroxin-binding globulin, apolipoproteins, transferrin, albumin, immunoglobulin, coagulation factors, and complement proteins.
- Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein and helps maintain oncotic pressure and transport various substances.
- Loss of albumin can lead to edema and decreased oncotic pressure.
- Increased capillary permeability in renal glomeruli can cause loss of albumin in the kidneys.
- Plasma proteins play a crucial role in humoral immunity.
- Coagulation factors and complement proteins are also important for immune defense.
- Structural proteins like collagen and keratin provide support to tissues.
- Contractile proteins like actin and myosin are responsible for muscle contraction.
- Plasma proteins have diverse functions that are essential for the proper functioning of the body.
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