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What are the main functions of globulins found in human blood plasma?


A

Body's defence mechanism

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B

Blood clotting

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C

Oxygen transport in the blood

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D

Osmotic balance of body fluids

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Solution

The correct option is A

Body's defence mechanism


The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Globulins in human blood plasma play a key role in the body's defense processes.
  2. Immunoglobulins, for example, operate as antibodies, destroying bacteria, viruses, and hazardous chemicals that may enter the bloodstream from the outside.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

  1. Anticoagulants are commonly known as blood thinners.
  2. They aid in the prevention of blood clot formation.

Option C:

The transfer of oxygen to the blood is carried out by hemoglobin.

Option D:

Electrolytes and non-electrolytes are responsible for osmosis balance.

Final answer: Globulins play an important part in the body's defense mechanism.


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