Place the Cursor on the Desired Heading and Then Click

question 28

Short Answer

Place the cursor on the desired heading and then click the minus symbol in the Outlining tab to expand the heading.

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Definitions:

Blood Plasma

The liquid component of blood that holds the blood cells in suspension; it is the blood's supernatant fluid, consisting mainly of water and dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting factors, mineral ions, hormones, and carbon dioxide.

Protein

Complex organic molecules made up of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Albumin

A water-soluble protein found in blood plasma and various bodily fluids, functioning in maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances.

Equilibrium Constant

A dimensionless number that describes the ratio of the concentration of products to reactants at equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction.