Plasma proteins Flashcards
1
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Albumin
A
Most abundant plasma protein
functions:
binding and transporting of large, hydophobic compounds (eg. billirubin, fatty acids, hormones and drugs)
Maintenance of colloid osmotic pressure
2
Q
Globulins
A
Antibody functions
Blood transport of: lipids by lipoproteins
iron by transferrin
copper by caeruloplasmin
3
Q
Clotting Factors
A
Liver produces all clotting factors except calcium (IV) and vWf (VIII)
Liver also produces bile salts which are essential for the synthesis of numerous clotting factors 10,9,7,2 (1972)
4
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Complement Factors
A
Plays a roll in immune response to pathogens. Its plasma proteins sticks to pathogens which are recognized by neutrophils
