Which blood protein plays a major role in osmotic balance?
A
Albumin
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B
Globulin
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C
Fibrinogen
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D
All of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Albumin Serum albumin accounts for 55% of blood proteins and is a major contributor to maintaining the osmotic pressure of plasma to assist in the transport of lipids and steroid hormones. Globulins are immunogenic in function. The fibrinogen help in clotting.