Name the major classes of plasma proteins and describe their functions

1.	Name the major classes of plasma proteins and describe their functions.
Answer» Three major classes of plasma proteins are : Serum albumin, Serum globulin, Fibrinogen. Functions of plasma proteins: (i) Body immunity : Globulin is associated with the immune response and act as antibodies. (ii) Prevention of blood loss : Fibrinogen which is formed in the liver is necessary for the clotting (coagulation of blood). (iii) Retention of fluid in the blood : Albumin and globulin retains water in blood plasma. Deficiency of protein leads to loss of water from blood to tissue. That's why hands and feet gets swollen (edema).

Name the major classes of plasma proteins and describe their functions.

Answer»

Three major classes of plasma proteins are :

Serum albumin,
Serum globulin,
Fibrinogen.

Functions of plasma proteins:

(i) Body immunity : Globulin is associated with the immune response and act as antibodies.

(ii) Prevention of blood loss : Fibrinogen which is formed in the liver is necessary for the clotting (coagulation of blood).

(iii) Retention of fluid in the blood : Albumin and globulin retains water in blood plasma. Deficiency of protein leads to loss of water from blood to tissue. That's why hands and feet gets swollen (edema).

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