Question

Albumin is a protein found in blood that helps to regulate amount of fluids in the body. What is the main function of albumin?

to provide structure
to fight disease
to maintain homeostasis
to regulate cell reactions

Answer 1

Answer:

Albumin transports various substances, including bilirubin, fatty acids, metals, ions, hormones, and exogenous drugs. One consequence of hypoalbuminemia is that drugs that are usually protein bound are free in the plasma, allowing for higher drug levels, more rapid hepatic metabolism, or both.

Answer 2

Answer:

Serum albumin, protein found in blood plasma that helps maintain the osmotic pressure between the blood vessels and tissues. Serum albumin accounts for 55 percent of the total protein in blood plasma.

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