Blood colloidal osmotic pressure is mainly maintained by which plasma protein?

Globulin

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Albumin

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Fibrinogen

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Prothrombin

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Solution

The correct option is A Albumin
Albumins, group of proteins produced by the liver, are present in human plasma and serve to maintain the osmotic concentration of blood and thereby maintaining blood volume and blood pressure. Globulins are the plasma proteins and serve in fighting against infection. Fibrinogen and prothrombin are the plasma protein responsible for coagulation of blood. Correct answer is B.

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