Mind Map for Plasma Proteins

 

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Here is a comprehensive mind map of the physiology topic "Plasma Proteins":

Central Idea: Plasma Proteins

Main Branches:

1. Types of Plasma Proteins
2. Functions of Plasma Proteins
3. Synthesis and Regulation
4. Clinical Significance

Sub-Branches:

Types of Plasma Proteins

• Albumin (60% of plasma proteins)
  • Structure (heart-shaped molecule)
  • Functions (oncotic pressure, transport of hormones and fatty acids)
• Globulins (35% of plasma proteins)
  • Alpha-1 Globulins
    • Alpha-1 antitrypsin
    • Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein
  • Alpha-2 Globulins
    • Alpha-2 macroglobulin
    • Haptoglobin
  • Beta Globulins
    • Transferrin
    • Hemopexin
  • Gamma Globulins (Immunoglobulins)
    • IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD
• Fibrinogen (5% of plasma proteins)
  • Structure (long, fibrous protein)
  • Function (blood clotting)
• Other Plasma Proteins
  • Lipoproteins (transport of lipids)
  • Complement proteins (immune response)
  • Coagulation factors (blood clotting)
  • Transport proteins (e.g., ceruloplasmin, transferrin)

Functions of Plasma Proteins

• Oncotic Pressure
  • Regulation of fluid balance
  • Maintenance of blood volume
• Transport Functions
  • Hormones (e.g., thyroxine, cortisol)
  • Fatty acids
  • Lipids (e.g., cholesterol, triglycerides)
  • Vitamins (e.g., vitamin A, vitamin D)
• Immune Functions
  • Antibody production (immunoglobulins)
  • Complement system activation
• Coagulation and Fibrinolysis
  • Blood clotting cascade
  • Fibrinolysis (clot dissolution)

Synthesis and Regulation

• Liver Synthesis
  • Albumin
  • Globulins
  • Fibrinogen
• Regulation of Synthesis
  • Hormonal regulation (e.g., insulin, glucagon)
  • Nutritional regulation (e.g., protein, vitamin deficiencies)
• Degradation and Clearance
  • Proteolytic enzymes (e.g., proteases)
  • Renal clearance

Clinical Significance

• Hypoproteinemia
  • Causes (e.g., liver disease, malnutrition)
  • Consequences (e.g., edema, impaired immune function)
• Hyperproteinemia
  • Causes (e.g., inflammation, cancer)
  • Consequences (e.g., hyperviscosity syndrome)
• Dysproteinemias
  • Monoclonal gammopathies (e.g., multiple myeloma)
  • Polyclonal gammopathies (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

This comprehensive mind map covers the types, functions, synthesis, regulation, and clinical significance of plasma proteins, providing a detailed overview of this important physiology topic.