What Does S. Albumin Stand For?

Posted on Wed, 10 Apr 2013

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Question : WHAT IS S.ALBUMIN STAND FOR

Answered by Dr. Y V Siva Sankara Murty (40 minutes later)

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S. Albumin is serum albumin. It is the most abundant plasma protein in humans. It is formed in the liver. It is useful for transport of various substances in the body and is responsible for keeping the fluids in the blood vessels. A decrease of serum albumin will result in swelling of the body because of escape of fluid from the vessels.

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