Plasma

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

Protein normally found circulating in bloodstream; it is abnormal for albumin to be in urine

Question 2

Amino Acids

Answer 2

Organic substances found in plasma; used by cells to build proteins

Question 3

Calcium (Ca+)

Answer 3

Inorganic substance found in plasma; is important for bones, muscles, and nerves

Question 4

Creatinine

Answer 4

Waste product of muscle metabolism

Question 5

Fats

Answer 5

Lipid molecules transported throughout body dissolved in blood

Question 6

Fibrinogen

Answer 6

Blood protein that is essential for clotting to take place

Question 7

Gamma Globulin

Answer 7

Protein component of blood containing antibodies that help to resist infection

Question 8

Globulins

Answer 8

One type of protein found dissolved in plasma

Question 9

Glucose

Answer 9

Form of sugar used by cells of body to make energy; transported to cells in blood

Question 10

Plasma Proteins

Answer 10

Proteins that are found in plasma; includes serum albumin, serum globulin, fibrinogen, and prothrombin

Question 11

Potassium

Answer 11

Inorganic substance found in plasma; important for bones and muscles

Question 12

Sodium (Na+)

Answer 12

Inorganic substance found in plasma

Question 13

Urea

Answer 13

Waste product of protein metabolism; diffuses through tissues in lymph and is returned to circulatory system for transport to kidneys