Increased in plasma viscosity is
maximally caused by which plasma
protein?
a) Fibrinogen
b) Albumin
c) Globulin
d) All have equal effect
- Increased in plasma viscosity is
maximally caused by which plasma
protein?
a) Fibrinogen
b) Albumin
c) Globulin
d) All have equal effect
Correct Answer - C
Ans. C. Globulin
[Ref: Clinical aspects of blood p.80]
The effect of a protein on plasma viscosity depends on its molecular
weight and structure.
The viscosity is higher if a protein has - Less spheroid shape
- Higher molecular weight
- Higher aggregation capacity
- Higher temperature or pH sensitivity
The globulin causes maximum increase in plasma viscosity followed
by fibrinogen (2d after globnlin) and albumin (3rd in number).