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Which of the following is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?
Which of the following is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?
- Alpha globulin
- Albumin (correct)
- Beta globulin
- Globulin
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
- Maintaining oncotic pressure (correct)
- Regulating pH
- Assisting in tissue growth and healing
- Transporting hemoglobin
Which type of globulin helps transport metals such as iron in the blood?
Which type of globulin helps transport metals such as iron in the blood?
- Delta globulin
- Beta globulin (correct)
- Gamma globulin
- Alpha globulin
What is one of the reasons for testing albumin levels?
What is one of the reasons for testing albumin levels?
Which type of globulin helps fight infection?
Which type of globulin helps fight infection?
In which range would normal total protein values fall, according to the text?
In which range would normal total protein values fall, according to the text?
What can cause high albumin levels in the blood?
What can cause high albumin levels in the blood?
Which condition is associated with low albumin levels in the blood?
Which condition is associated with low albumin levels in the blood?
What effect does damaged liver cells have on protein production?
What effect does damaged liver cells have on protein production?
Which test method uses ultraviolet absorption for total serum protein measurement?
Which test method uses ultraviolet absorption for total serum protein measurement?
What is the purpose of sodium hydroxide in the Biuret reagent?
What is the purpose of sodium hydroxide in the Biuret reagent?
Which condition is NOT associated with high globulin levels in the blood?
Which condition is NOT associated with high globulin levels in the blood?
Which illness is NOT a cause of low albumin levels in the blood?
Which illness is NOT a cause of low albumin levels in the blood?
Which substance is used to form the Biuret reagent?
Which substance is used to form the Biuret reagent?
