Match the component of blood plasma with the appropriate description.
-Fibrinogen
A)The suspending medium for blood components
B)The most abundant plasma protein
C)A protein that functions in clotting
D)A plasma protein that is involved in immunity
E)Involved in osmosis, membrane potentials, and acid-base balance

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Fibrinogen is a protein in the blood plasma that plays a critical role in blood clotting. When activated, it is converted into fibrin, which forms a mesh that traps blood cells to form a clot.

Match the Component of Blood Plasma with the Appropriate Description