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Which enzyme is considered more specific for hepatocellular damage?
Which enzyme is considered more specific for hepatocellular damage?
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (correct)
- Serum albumin
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Which condition is commonly described as 'cholestatic' or 'obstructive' in liver disease?
Which condition is commonly described as 'cholestatic' or 'obstructive' in liver disease?
- Hemochromatosis (correct)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hyponatremia
- Hepatorenal failure
Which test provides valuable prognostic information in liver failure due to its quick changes following liver damage?
Which test provides valuable prognostic information in liver failure due to its quick changes following liver damage?
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test
- Coagulation tests (correct)
- Total serum Bilirubin test
- Serum albumin test
Which enzyme shows a modest increase in activity in biliary obstruction?
Which enzyme shows a modest increase in activity in biliary obstruction?
Isolated elevation of which enzyme is relatively common during ingestion of microsomal enzyme-inducing drugs and in NAFLD?
Isolated elevation of which enzyme is relatively common during ingestion of microsomal enzyme-inducing drugs and in NAFLD?
An increased Prothrombin Time (PT) is evidence of severe liver damage in which type of liver disease?
An increased Prothrombin Time (PT) is evidence of severe liver damage in which type of liver disease?
'The pattern of a modest increase in aminotransferase activity and large increases in ALP and GGT activity favours' which condition?
'The pattern of a modest increase in aminotransferase activity and large increases in ALP and GGT activity favours' which condition?
'The highest concentrations are located in the liver' refers to which enzyme mentioned?
'The highest concentrations are located in the liver' refers to which enzyme mentioned?
Which enzyme has the main sites of production in the liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone?
Which enzyme has the main sites of production in the liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone?
Which enzyme is considered more specific for hepatocellular damage compared to AST?
Which enzyme is considered more specific for hepatocellular damage compared to AST?
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