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The maintenance of blood pH, blood clotting, transportation of cholesterol, and maintenance of osmotic pressure are all functions of which blood component?Multiple choice question.Plasma proteinsFormed elementsSaltsWater

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The maintenance of blood pH, blood clotting, transportation of cholesterol, and maintenance of osmotic pressure are all functions of which blood component?Multiple choice question.Plasma proteinsFormed elementsSaltsWater

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The correct answer is Plasma proteins.

Plasma proteins are responsible for maintaining blood pH, aiding in blood clotting, transporting cholesterol, and maintaining osmotic pressure. These proteins include albumins, globulins, and fibrinogen. Albumins are the most abundant and are primarily responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure of the blood. Globulins are involved in immune responses and transport of lipids, including cholesterol. Fibrinogen is a key player in the blood clotting process.

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