What Is the Effect of Low Albumin in Plasma

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of low albumin in plasma?

• A) Clotting factors decrease,thus increasing the chance of prolonged bleeding.
• B) Fewer immunoglobulins are synthesized,thus impairing the immune function.
• C) Less iron is stored,thus increasing the incident of iron deficient anemia.
• D) Osmotic pressure decreases,thus water moves from the capillaries to the interstitium.

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Definitions:

Subsidiary Cells

Specialized cells surrounding the stomatal pores in plants, aiding in the regulation of gas exchange and water release.

Vascular Bundles

Structures in plants that contain xylem and phloem tissues, responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and photosynthetic products throughout the plant.

Compound Leaves

Leaves that are divided into multiple distinct parts or leaflets, as opposed to a single, undivided blade.

Stipules

Pair of small, leaf-like structures found at the base of the leaf stalks in some plants, which may protect young leaves or buds or may be photosynthetic.