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These substances are circulated throughout the body by plasma and diffuse into tissues and cells where needed.  
 
These substances are circulated throughout the body by plasma and diffuse into tissues and cells where needed.  
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'''Plasma  proteins'''  are large molecules of which there are four main types, [[Albumin|albumin]], Globulin, fibrinogen and prothrombin. Albumin maintains oncotic pressure within the blood vessels and hence blood volume and [[Blood Pressure|blood pressure]]. Globulins which are produced by lymphocytes act in immune reactions and fibrinogen and prothrombin are required in order for clotting to occur.
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'''Plasma  proteins'''  are large molecules of which there are four main types, [[Albumin|albumin]], Globulin, fibrinogen and prothrombin. Albumin maintains oncotic pressure within the blood vessels and hence blood volume and [[Blood Pressure & Blood Flow Control - Anatomy & Physiology|blood pressure]]. Globulins which are produced by lymphocytes act in immune reactions and fibrinogen and prothrombin are required in order for clotting to occur.
    
'''Nutrients in solution''' include the breakdown products of digestion, amino acids, glucose and fatty acids.
 
'''Nutrients in solution''' include the breakdown products of digestion, amino acids, glucose and fatty acids.
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