ACS and Atherosclerosis Pathophysiology
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Which protein regulates Ca-dependent interactions with myosin in cardiac muscle contraction?

  • Fatty acid-binding protein
  • Myeloperoxidase
  • Myoglobin
  • Troponin (correct)
  • What is the function of the Z disk in sarcomere structure?

  • Contains myosin filaments
  • Forms a boundary for the sarcomere (correct)
  • Regulates Ca-dependent interactions
  • Promotes cell injury detection
  • Which enzyme is known to be associated with systemic inflammation after myocardial infarction?

  • Heart-type fatty acid–binding protein
  • Myoglobin
  • C-reactive protein (correct)
  • Ischemia-modified albumin
  • At what time frame are cardiac troponin levels detectable in the plasma after myocardial injury?

    <p>1 to 3 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is used as a marker for cardiac damage but its clinical utility has not been established?

    <p>Myoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biomarker peaks at 12 to 24 hours after myocardial injury?

    <p>Cardiac troponins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In congestive heart failure patients, what was found in their serum according to the text?

    <p>Detectable CRP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Thin filaments' in cardiac muscle contain which of the following proteins?

    <p>Actin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of cardiac troponin in the immunoassay mentioned in the text?

    <p>Detection of myocardial cell injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic time duration for which TnT and TnI remain elevated after myocardial injury as per the text?

    <p>8 to 21 days for TnT, 7 to 14 days for TnI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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