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Which of the following plasma proteins is involved in the coagulation of blood?


A

Fibrinogen

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B

Albumin

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C

Globulin

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D

Immunoglobulin

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Solution

The correct option is A

Fibrinogen


The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct answer:

  1. Fibrinogen is a plasma protein that helps in the clotting of blood.
  2. It is produced in the liver.
  3. It forms a mesh-like structure that stops the blood from leaking.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

  1. Albumin is a plasma protein that maintains the osmotic balance in the blood.
  2. It is produced in the liver.

Option C:

  1. Globulin is a plasma protein that helps in an immune response.
  2. It is produced by the plasma cells.

Option D:

  1. Immunoglobulin is a gamma globulin.
  2. It is an antibody.
  3. Its types are IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD

Final answer: Fibrinogen is involved in the coagulation of blood.


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