Which one of the following substances in plasma does not contribute to plasma colloid osmotic pressure? Globulins Albumin Glucose Fibrinogen
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Colloid osmotic pressure, also known as oncotic pressure, is the pressure exerted by proteins, particularly albumin, in the blood plasma that tends to pull water into the circulatory system. It is one of the factors that help maintain the balance of fluid between Show more…
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