The half-life of plasma Albumin is approximately___________________?
Correct answer: B. 20 days
- A. 7 days
- B. 20 days
- C. 60 days
- D. 90 days
Explanation
Albumin has a relatively long plasma half-life of about 20 days, which helps maintain oncotic pressure over prolonged periods. The longer values listed are more consistent with a much slower turnover than albumin normally has.
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