Plasma Proteins and Albumin Function Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Albumin (correct)
  • ɤ-globulins
  • β-globulins
  • Fibrinogen
  • In which condition does hypoalbuminemia lead to the retention of fluids in tissue spaces, causing 'ascites'?

    <p>Chronic liver infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for blood coagulation?

    <p>Fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is primarily associated with acute hepatitis and liver necrosis?

    <p>AST</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition does the synthesis of ɤ-globulins increase?

    <p>Chronic liver infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal level (g/dl) of albumin in the blood?

    <p>3.5-5.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure)?

    <p>Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of globulins in the body?

    <p>Participates in immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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