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Which blood component primarily contributes to plasma osmotic pressure?.

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Albumin is also the most significant contributor to the osmotic pressure of blood; that is, its presence holds water inside the blood vessels and draws water from the tissues, across blood vessel walls, and into the bloodstream.

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