Transferrin, Ferritin, and Hemosiderin Functions Quiz

Controls oncotic pressure and serves as a transporter of substances

Decreased albumin synthesis and increased losses of albumin

Dehydration

<p>Transport protein for thyroid hormones and retinol (vitamin A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintains osmotic pressure of blood and prevents edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, acute phase inflammatory response, and malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haptoglobin is a plasma glycoprotein that binds tightly to extra-corpuscular hemoglobin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A deficiency in ceruloplasmin leads to Wilson disease, a genetic disorder that causes a dangerous buildup of copper in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transferrin plays a central role in iron metabolism and is responsible for delivering ferric ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevated maternal AFP levels are associated with neural tube defects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased maternal AFP levels are associated with an increased risk of Down’s syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haptoglobin prevents hemoglobin loss from the kidneys, thereby limiting iron losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasminogen is an abundant plasma protein that, when converted to its active form plasmin, plays an essential role in fibrinolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fibrinogen acts as a substrate for thrombin to be converted into fibrin, which supports platelet aggregation and wound healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ferritin is a protein that stores iron inside cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemosiderin is an iron-storage complex composed of partially digested ferritin and lysosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transferrin is a plasma protein that transports iron through the blood to various tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The liver releases more C-reactive protein into the bloodstream in response to inflammation in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers