Joni is having trouble understanding how proteins and parts of the blood vary and are used in body functions. She comes to you for an explanation. Plasma, albumin, and plasma proteins are important in the functioning of the body
a. Discuss separately how each functions within the body.
Students' answers should include the following:
a. The function of each individually with the body are listed below:
• Plasma is the serum portion of the blood that carries albumin, clotting factors, vitamins, glucose, lipids, electrolytes, enzyme, minerals, and other material.
• Albumin is the most abundant protein in the plasma. It's responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and retaining fluids in the vascular compartments. It is produced by the liver.
• Fibrinogen is key in forming clots. It transforms from liquid to a solid fibrin, which aids in controlling bleeding.
• Globulins function as immunologic agents, prevent or modify some infectious diseases, and also maintain osmotic pressure in vascular compartments like albumin. They come in three groups: alpha, beta, and gamma.
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