Which Statement Best Describes the Function of Albumins

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the function of albumins?

• A) They transport lipids, playing a role in clotting and defending the body against foreign substances.
• B) They aid in the structural form of the erythrocyte.
• C) They provide the nutrients needed to replicate erythrocytes.
• D) They primarily affect the movement of fluid into capillaries by creating an osmotic gradient.
• E) They are the key substance in the formation of blood clots.

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