10 Questions
Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining 75-80% of the osmotic pressure of human plasma?
Albumin
What is the major function of α-globulins in the body?
Participate in the immune system
Which plasma protein serves as a source of amino acids for tissue protein synthesis under nutritional deprivation of amino acids?
Albumin
In which condition does hypoalbuminemia lead to the retention of fluids in tissue spaces, causing 'ascites'?
Chronic liver infections
Which plasma protein is primarily responsible for blood coagulation?
Fibrinogen
Which enzyme is primarily associated with acute hepatitis and liver necrosis?
AST
In which condition does the synthesis of ɤ-globulins increase?
Chronic liver infections
What is the normal level (g/dl) of albumin in the blood?
3.5-5.5
Which plasma protein is responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure)?
Albumin
What is the main function of globulins in the body?
Participates in immune system
Test your knowledge on plasma proteins and the function of albumin, the most abundant circulating plasma protein. Explore its role in colloidal osmotic pressure and transport functions, and understand the consequences of hypoalbuminemia.
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