Blood Chemistry: Albumin Flashcards
1
Q
What is Albumin considered to be?
A
one of the most important in plasma or serum
2
Q
What is the amount of Albumin in the blood stream?
A
30-50%
3
Q
What does a loss of albumin contribute to?
A
significant hypoproteinemia
4
Q
Where is Albumin produced?
A
liver
5
Q
What will cause a decrease in Albumin?
A
any liver disease
6
Q
What can effect levels of Albumin? (3)
A
- renal disease
- diet
- intestinal malabsorption
7
Q
What is the function of Albumin? (2)
A
- binding
2. transportation
