Serum proteins are crucial constituents of blood plasma that play predominant roles in maintaining osmotic balance, immune response, and transport of various substances. Abnormal serum protein levels can indicate various health conditions, making them essential markers in medical diagnostics.

Serum Proteins

Blood plasma is the yellowish liquid component of blood that holds blood cells in suspension and makes up about 55% of total blood volume. It plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients, hormones, proteins, and waste products throughout the body, and is essential for maintaining blood pressure and volume.

Blood Plasma

Osmotic balance refers to the regulation of water and solute concentrations across cell membranes to maintain homeostasis in biological systems. It is critical for cellular function, as it prevents excessive swelling or shrinking of cells and ensures proper nutrient and waste exchange.

Osmotic Balance

The immune response is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving a complex interplay between innate and adaptive immunity. It includes the recognition of foreign antigens, activation of immune cells, and the elimination of pathogens, while also maintaining tolerance to self-antigens to prevent autoimmunity.

Immune Response

Transport of various substances

Abnormal serum protein levels

Health Conditions

Essential Markers

Medical diagnostics is a crucial process in healthcare that involves identifying diseases and conditions through various tests and procedures, enabling timely and effective treatment. It encompasses a wide range of techniques, from traditional laboratory tests to advanced imaging and genetic analysis, to provide accurate and comprehensive insights into a patient's health status.

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