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What is the importance of plasma proteins?

The plasma protein include fibrinogen, globulins, and albumins. Fibrinogen is essential for clotting or coagulation of blood.Globulins are mainly involved in the defense mechanism of the body.Albumins maintain the osmotic balance of the body.

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