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Lesson 1: Homeostasis ● Pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream? - Oncotic - a form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins. In the blood, albumin is the most common plasma protein and is, therefore, a primary determinant of oncotic pressure. - Albumin controls osmotic pressure in vascular system, builds volume - One question was about the difference in children and adult immunity, I believe the answer was naive T cells. - Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by osmore...