Plasma Flashcards
Albumin
Protein normally found circulating in bloodstream; it is abnormal for albumin to be in urine
Amino Acids
Organic substances found in plasma; used by cells to build proteins
Calcium (Ca+)
Inorganic substance found in plasma; is important for bones, muscles, and nerves
Creatinine
Waste product of muscle metabolism
Fats
Lipid molecules transported throughout body dissolved in blood
Fibrinogen
Blood protein that is essential for clotting to take place
Gamma Globulin
Protein component of blood containing antibodies that help to resist infection
Globulins
One type of protein found dissolved in plasma
Glucose
Form of sugar used by cells of body to make energy; transported to cells in blood
Plasma Proteins
Proteins that are found in plasma; includes serum albumin, serum globulin, fibrinogen, and prothrombin
Potassium
Inorganic substance found in plasma; important for bones and muscles
Sodium (Na+)
Inorganic substance found in plasma
Urea
Waste product of protein metabolism; diffuses through tissues in lymph and is returned to circulatory system for transport to kidneys