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Serum Total Protein Test

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What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

Aiding in fighting infections and supporting the immune system

Regulating blood pH and helping with tissue growth and healing

Binding with heme and transporting metals such as iron

Maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances like bilirubin and calcium (correct)

Which type of globulins bind with heme forming hemoglobin?

Alpha and beta globulins (correct)

Alpha, beta, and gamma globulins

Beta and gamma globulins

Alpha and gamma globulins

What is the significance of testing albumin in the blood?

To help determine the cause of swelling in certain parts of the body

To find out if the diet contains enough protein

To assess the immune system's response to infections

To check how well the liver and kidney are working (correct)

Which component of the blood is responsible for transporting metals such as iron?

Alpha and beta globulins Signup and view all the answers

Which group of proteins in the blood are made by the immune system?

Gamma globulins Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of globulin in the blood?

Binding with heme forming hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Why is albumin tested in the blood?

To help determine the cause of swelling of the ankles or abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which type of globulins help fight infection?

Gamma globulins Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?

Albumin Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is mainly responsible for producing albumin?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

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Albumin and Globulins in the Blood

Albumin, a type of protein, is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood.
The main function of albumin is to regulate the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood, maintaining the balance of fluids within blood vessels.

Globulins and Their Functions

Globulins, another type of protein, bind with heme forming hemoglobin.
Testing albumin levels in the blood is significant as it helps diagnose and monitor liver and kidney diseases.
The globulin proteins made by the immune system help fight infection.
The main function of globulin in the blood is to support the immune system.

Transport of Metals and Production of Albumin

Transferrin, a type of globulin, is responsible for transporting metals such as iron in the blood.
The liver is mainly responsible for producing albumin.

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Test your knowledge about the total amount of protein in the blood, including the major groups of proteins such as albumin and globulin and their functions. Understand the significance of this test in assessing overall health.