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are small blood proteins which provide osmotic pressure and draw fluid out of surrounding tissue.
Albumins
are blood proteins, and there are 3 varieties.
Globulins
are produced In the liver and have an immune function.
Alpha globulins
are produced by the liver and transported lipids and fat soluble vitamins.
Beta globulins
are formed by lymphocytes and have an immune function.
Gamma globulins
is made in the liver, comprises 4% of the blood plasma protein, and is converted to fibrin to form clots.
Fibrinogen
is a foreign substance which stimulates the immune response.
Antigen
is a protein secreted by a B – cell that binds to an antigen, and marks it for destruction by macrophages.
Antibody
has a thin layer of smooth muscle, valves, and blood flowing at low pressure and velocity.
Vein
has a thick layer of smooth muscle, no valves, and blood flowing with high pressure and velocity.
Artery
is the site of gas exchange with tissue. Capillaries are narrow, one cell layer thick, and allow blood to flow through in a single file now.
Capillary
this structure is a part of the lymph system, acts as a filter, contains phagocytic cells, cleans lymph fluid, and swells when you are sick.
Lymph Node