A nurse is providing care to a cancer patient. Which protein in plasma functions primarily as immunologic agents?
A) Gamma globulins
B) Albumin
C) Fibrinogen
D) Beta globulins
A
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Globulins are divided into three groups: alpha, beta, and gamma. The gamma globulins are also called immunoglobulins. Globulins function primarily as immunologic agents; they prevent or modify some types of infectious diseases. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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