Which one of the following proteins helps draw fluid from the interstitial spaces back into the blood vessels?
A)Albumin
B)Hemoglobin
C)Myoglobin
D)Gastrin

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Albumin is a type of protein found in blood plasma and is responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure of the blood. This helps to draw fluid from the interstitial spaces back into the blood vessels, preventing fluid accumulation and edema. Hemoglobin and myoglobin are involved in oxygen transport and storage, while gastrin is a hormone involved in stimulating the release of gastric acid. None of these are directly involved in fluid balance.

Which One of the Following Proteins Helps Draw Fluid from the Interstitial