Cardiovascular SystemBlood |
Major Plasma Proteins |
There are three major plasma proteins. Plasma proteins are produced by the liver, with the exception of gamma globulins, which are produced by lymphatic tissue or tissues.
| Type | % (by Weight) | Function |
| Albumin | 60 | Important in maintaining osmotic pressure |
| Globulins | 36 | Alpha, beta—transport proteins; gamma—antibodies released during immune response |
| Fibrinogen | 4 | Blood clot formation |