Blood Proteins

Question 1

What are the three main classes of blood proteins?

Answer 1

Albumins, globulins, fibrinogen

Question 2

What is the most abundant blood protein?

Answer 2

Albumin

Question 3

What are the main functions of albumin?

Answer 3

Maintains oncotic pressure, transports hormones, fatty acids, and drugs

Question 4

What is the primary source of albumin production?

Answer 4

The liver

Question 5

What is oncotic pressure?

Answer 5

The osmotic pressure exerted by plasma proteins that pulls water into blood vessels

Question 6

What are the three types of globulins?

Answer 6

Alpha, beta, and gamma globulins

Question 7

What is the function of alpha and beta globulins?

Answer 7

Transport lipids, metal ions, and fat-soluble vitamins

Question 8

Which blood protein acts as an antibody?

Answer 8

Gamma globulins (immunoglobulins) IG

Question 9

Which blood protein is essential for blood clotting?

Answer 9

Fibrinogen

Question 10

What is fibrinogen converted into during clot formation?

Answer 10

Fibrin