Question

26. Which component of protein contributes to maximum percentage to total plasma protein:

a)albumin b)globulin c)fibrinogen d)prothrombin

27. Serum differs from plasma in that:

a) serum is plasma minus fibrinogen and clotting factors(II.V and VI)

b)serum is clear, straw-colored fluid

c) serum has high histamine content

d)has a low serotonin content​

Answer 1

Answer:

26)Serum albumin accounts for 55% of blood proteins, is a major contributor to maintaining the oncotic pressure of plasma and assists, as a carrier, in the transport of lipids and steroid hormones. Globulins make up 38% of blood proteins and transport ions, hormones, and lipids assisting in immune function.

27)Difference Between Plasma and Serum. Plasma is that part of the blood, which contains blood clotting agent called as fibrinogen, while serum is the fluid part of the blood and does not contain clotting agent. ... The another important role of blood is to provide nutrients, hormones, electrolytes to the cell.