The major function of the most common plasma protein, albumin, is __________.
A. maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure
B. buffering changes in plasma pH
C. fighting foreign invaders
D. both a and b
Answer: A. maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure
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A. eosinophil. B. lymphocyte. C. basophil. D. neutrophil. E. monocyte.
Mental and physical sluggishness and low body temperature may be signs of
A) hyperthyroidism. B) hypothyroidism. C) hyperparathyroidism. D) hypoparathyroidism. E) diabetes insipidus.
The plasma membrane of a cell can also be called the cell membrane.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Colostrum and early milk produced by the mother provides antibodies to boost the infant's immune system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.