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What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
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?
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?
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?
Which component of the blood is responsible for transporting metals such as iron?
Which group of proteins in the blood are made by the immune system?
Which group of proteins in the blood are made by the immune system?
What is the main function of globulin in the blood?
What is the main function of globulin in the blood?
Why is albumin tested in the blood?
Why is albumin tested in the blood?
Which type of globulins help fight infection?
Which type of globulins help fight infection?
What is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?
What is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?
Which organ is mainly responsible for producing albumin?
Which organ is mainly responsible for producing albumin?
Study Notes
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.
