NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What is the function of albumins in the plasma?
Options
- AInvolved in defense mechanisms of the body
- BHelp in osmotic balance
- CNeeded for clotting or coagulation of blood
- DGlucose metabolism
Correct answer
B. Help in osmotic balance
Step-by-step solution
Fibrinogens are needed for clotting or coagulation of blood. Globulins primarily are involved in defense mechanisms of the body and the albumins help in osmotic balance . Plasma also contains small amounts of minerals like Na+, Ca++, Mg++, HCO3 –, Cl–, etc. Glucose, amino acids, lipids, etc., are also present in the plasma as they are always in transit in the body. Factors for coagulation or clotting of blood are also present in the plasma in an inactive form. Plasma without the clotting factors is called serum.