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It is an analysis that measures the total amount of two types of proteins present in the blood, namely globulin protein and ______ protein.
It is an analysis that measures the total amount of two types of proteins present in the blood, namely globulin protein and ______ protein.
albumin
Plasma proteins are synthesized mainly by the liver with the exception of γ-globulins which are synthesized by plasma cells present in lymph nodes, spleen and ______ marrow.
Plasma proteins are synthesized mainly by the liver with the exception of γ-globulins which are synthesized by plasma cells present in lymph nodes, spleen and ______ marrow.
bone
The normal serum protein level is 6 to 8 g/dl. Albumin makes up 3.5 to 5.0 g/dl, and the remainder is the total ______.
The normal serum protein level is 6 to 8 g/dl. Albumin makes up 3.5 to 5.0 g/dl, and the remainder is the total ______.
globulins
Proteins are produced in multiple areas throughout the body and circulate in the ______.
Proteins are produced in multiple areas throughout the body and circulate in the ______.
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Functions of Serum total protein including albumin: Is mainly involved in the maintenance of normal water distribution between tissues and the blood. Responsible for maintaining the oncotic pressure of plasma. Is used to transport many substances including ______.
Functions of Serum total protein including albumin: Is mainly involved in the maintenance of normal water distribution between tissues and the blood. Responsible for maintaining the oncotic pressure of plasma. Is used to transport many substances including ______.
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Hyperproteinemia or hyperalbuminemia usually occurs during multiple myeloma, dehydration, excessive water loss, as in severe vomiting, diarrhea, Addison's disease or diabetic ______.
Hyperproteinemia or hyperalbuminemia usually occurs during multiple myeloma, dehydration, excessive water loss, as in severe vomiting, diarrhea, Addison's disease or diabetic ______.
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Hypoproteinemia or hypoalbuminemia usually occurs in edema, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption and severe liver ______.
Hypoproteinemia or hypoalbuminemia usually occurs in edema, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption and severe liver ______.
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In the biuret reaction, a chelate is formed between the Cu²* ion and the peptide bonds of the proteins in alkaline solutions to form a violet colored complex whose absorbance is measured ______.
In the biuret reaction, a chelate is formed between the Cu²* ion and the peptide bonds of the proteins in alkaline solutions to form a violet colored complex whose absorbance is measured ______.
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