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Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining 75-80% of the osmotic pressure of human plasma?
Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining 75-80% of the osmotic pressure of human plasma?
- α-globulins
- β-globulins
- Fibrinogen
- Albumin (correct)
What is the major function of α-globulins in the body?
What is the major function of α-globulins in the body?
- Participate in the immune system (correct)
- Maintain colloid osmotic pressure
- Blood coagulation
- Transport insoluble molecules
Which plasma protein serves as a source of amino acids for tissue protein synthesis under nutritional deprivation of amino acids?
Which plasma protein serves as a source of amino acids for tissue protein synthesis under nutritional deprivation of amino acids?
- Albumin (correct)
- ɤ-globulins
- β-globulins
- Fibrinogen
In which condition does hypoalbuminemia lead to the retention of fluids in tissue spaces, causing 'ascites'?
In which condition does hypoalbuminemia lead to the retention of fluids in tissue spaces, causing 'ascites'?
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for blood coagulation?
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for blood coagulation?
Which enzyme is primarily associated with acute hepatitis and liver necrosis?
Which enzyme is primarily associated with acute hepatitis and liver necrosis?
In which condition does the synthesis of ɤ-globulins increase?
In which condition does the synthesis of ɤ-globulins increase?
What is the normal level (g/dl) of albumin in the blood?
What is the normal level (g/dl) of albumin in the blood?
Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure)?
Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure)?
What is the main function of globulins in the body?
What is the main function of globulins in the body?
