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Name the three important blood proteins seen in plasma. Add a note on their functions.

the three important blood proteins seen in plasma and their functions are as follow-

• Fibrinogens- they are produced by liver and function in blood clotting and constitute 4%.


• Albumin- they are also produced by liver and function to transport proteins for steroid hormones and fatty acids. Albumin constitute 60%.


• Globulins- they are produced by liver and plasma cells. Alpha and beta globulin function to transport lipids and fat-soluble vitamins whereas gamma globulin function as immunoglobulins to provide immunity. Globulin constitute 35%


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