What is the main function of plasma albumin?Multiple ChoiceServing as an energy sourceTransporting lipids and fat-soluble vitaminsActing as antibodies of immunityHelping to maintain colloid osmotic pressure

A nurse is providing education to a client about albumin therapy for hypoalbuminemia. The nurse explains that albumin works primarily by which of the following?A. Stimulating the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.B. Increasing the synthesis of clotting factors in the liver.C. Enhancing the oncotic pressure in the blood vessels.D. Decreasing the release of inflammatory cytokines in the body.

Match the plasma components with their function.  Function  Plasma Component  Waste molecules produced during metabolism         Protein that transports lipids      Maintenance of pH; can influence water balance      Regulates temperature; transports substances (solute)     Used and produced during cellular respiration      Vitamins, lipids, sugars, and amino acids used in metabolic processes      Protein that maintains osmotic pressure     Antibodies for immune defense     Protein that functions in blood clotting

Which plasma protein is described correctly?Multiple ChoiceGamma globulin: transports lipids and fat-soluble vitamins.Fibrinogen: functions in blood coagulation.Albumin: functions in immune responses.Beta globulins: functions to maintain blood osmotic pressure.

One homeostatic function of plasma proteins is to help maintain pressure to prevent excessive loss of fluid from the blood.

What component of blood plasma has the greatest influence on colloid osmotic pressure?Multiple ChoiceNonprotein nitrogenous substancesPlasma electrolytesBlood gasesPlasma proteins