Match each major plasma protein to its primary physiological role: Plasma Proteins: 1. Albumin 2. Globulins 3. Fibrinogen Roles: A. Converted into insoluble strands to form the meshwork of a blood clot B. Primarily responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic (oncotic) pressure and carrying hydrophobic substances C. Include immunoglobulins (antibodies) for defense and specialized proteins for lipid/metal transport

### The pairs | Item | Matches | Why | |---|---|---| | Albumin | Major contributor to plasma oncotic pressure and transport | Its abundance helps retain water in the bloodstream, and it binds various substances. | | Globulins | Include transport and immune proteins | This broad group includes proteins involved in transport and antibody-mediated defense. | | Fibrinogen | Precursor converted to fibrin during blood clotting | Fibrin forms a network that helps stabilize a clot. | ### Terms - **Oncotic pressure**: osmotic pressure generated by proteins that helps retain water in blood vessels. - **Fibrin**: insoluble protein strands that help form a blood clot.