Table 10-1 Proteins Of Plasma

Question 0

“Alpha” and “beta”- globulin

Answer 0

Source: Liver
Function:
- transort metal ions, protein bound lipids and lipid soluble vitamins

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

Source: Liver
Function: Maintain collodi osmotic pressure and transport cortain insoluble metabolities

Question 2

“Gamma-globulin

Answer 2

Source: Plasma cells
Function:
- Antibodies of immune defense

Question 3

Clotting proteins

Answer 3

Source: Liver
Function:
- Formation of fibrin threads

E.g: prothrombin, fibrinogen, accelerator globulin

Question 4

Complement proteins (C1through C9)

Answer 4

Destruction of microorganisms and initiation of inflammation

Question 5

Plasma lipoprotein (Chylomicrons)

Answer 5

Source: Intestinal epithelial cells
Function:
- Transport of triglycerides to liver

Question 6

Plasma lipoprotein (Very-low-density lipoprotein(VLDL))

Answer 6

Source: Liver
Function:
- Transport of triglycerides from liver to body cells

Question 7

Plassma lipoprotein (Low-density lipoprotein(LDL))

Answer 7

Source: Liver
Function:
Transport of cholesterol from liver to body cells