The Percentage of the Total Proteins That Leak Out of the Capillaries

question 20

Multiple Choice

The percentage of the total proteins that leak out of the capillaries into the tissue fluid on a daily basis is:

• A) 40%.
• B) 50%.
• C) 60%.
• D) 70%.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for life, involved in cellular respiration, where it is used to produce energy from the breakdown of molecules like glucose.

Affinity

The degree to which a substance tends to combine with another, often used in the context of biochemical reactions.

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a key measure of blood health.