Question

What will happen, if there is an increase in plasma albumin?

• A. Increased blood pressure
• B. Increased rate of heart
• C. Greater accumulation of tissue fluid
• D. Decrease filtration in the glomerulus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Increased blood pressure

• Serum or plasma albumin is the protein found in plasma.
• It is most abundant protein in the plasma and constitutes about half the proteins in the plasma.
• Albumin transports hormones, fatty acids, and other compounds, buffers pH and maintains oncotic pressure.
• Oncotic pressure is a form of osmotic pressure exerted by protein in a blood vessel's plasma.
• Therefore, the increase in plasma albumin levels leads to the increased blood pressure and in severe conditions may lead to heart attack.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'increased blood pressure'.