Reduction in the concentration of albumin in blood plasma would alter capillary exchange by ________. A) increasing hydrostatic pressure and edema will occur B) decreasing colloid osmotic pressure and edema will occur C) increasing hydrostatic pressure and blood volume, blood pressure increases D) decreasing colloid osmotic pressure and blood volume, blood pressure increases

Albumin is the major plasma protein present in the blood that play major roles in the body as it helps in preventing leakage of the fluids, provide amino acids to various tissues, helps in blood clotting and many more.

Reduction in the concentration of albumin in blood plasma leads to change in the capillary exchange by lowering or reducing the colloid osmotic pressure and edema will takes place. Water be less attracted by the albumin that leads to the retention of the water around the cells.

Thus, the correct answer is : option D.

sholanejo sholanejo · Answer 2 · 2020-03-18T05:02:14+01:00

Answer: decreasing colloid osmotic pressure and edema will occur.

Explanation: Albumin is any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.

Reduction in the concentration of albumin in blood plasma would alter capillary exchange by decreasing colloid osmotic pressure and edema will occur. Less H2O will be attracted to Albumin causing H2O retention.