Which plasma protein is the most abundant and is primarily responsible for maintaining colloid osmotic pressure?
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Correct answer: Serum albumin
Albumin accounts for roughly 60% of all plasma proteins. It is synthesized in the liver and exerts the osmotic force needed to keep fluid within the vascular compartment.
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