What is the importance of plasma proteins?

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(N/A) Plasma is the straw-coloured,viscous fluid constituting the matrix of blood. It makes up about $55\%$ of the blood volume.
Plasma proteins account for about $6-8\%$ of the plasma. The major plasma proteins are fibrinogens,globulins,and albumins.
$1$. Fibrinogens are needed for clotting or coagulation of blood.
$2$. Globulins are primarily involved in defense mechanisms of the body (e.g.,antibodies).
$3$. Albumins help in osmotic balance,which is essential for maintaining fluid volume within the vascular space.

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