protein stuff

Question 1

hypoproteinemia (4)

Answer 1

1. lack of protein in body- - water leaks out of cell into interstitial fliud because nothing to keep it in cell*** (why african kids have distended bellies)
2. plasma is the first thing affected b/c needs plasma proteins
3. then RBC/WBC/ lymphocytes
4. leukocytes

Question 2

plasma proteins (3)

Answer 2

1. albumin- smallest and most concentrated.
2. globulin- 3 types
3. fibrinogen- blood clots - biggest

Question 3

albumin (2)

Answer 3

1. smallest and most concentrated plasma protein

2. used to regulate osmosis- movement of water in and out of blood

Question 4

globulin (3)

Answer 4

1. alpha
2. beta - these two are used for transport
3. gamma = antibodies