Acute Phase Reactants
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What are the most important acute phase reactants?

  • Hemoglobin, insulin, cortisol, and fibrinogen
  • Hemoglobin, insulin, cortisol, and C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), insulin, cortisol, and ferritin
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, and ferritin (correct)
  • Which of the following is considered an acute phase reactant?

  • Hemoglobin
  • Cortisol
  • Insulin
  • C-reactive protein (CRP) (correct)
  • What conditions can lead to increased plasma concentrations of acute phase proteins?

  • Heat stroke and childbirth
  • Infection (sepsis), trauma, surgery, and burns (correct)
  • Psychological stress and several psychiatric illnesses
  • Advanced cancer and exercise
  • Which type of acute phase protein is involved in the clotting process?

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

    Which acute phase reactant is involved in iron storage and transport?

    <p>Hemopexin (HPX)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an acute phase reactant?

    <p>Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase reactant is involved in the transport and storage of iron?

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

    Which condition is NOT known to lead to an increase in plasma concentrations of acute phase proteins?

    <p>Psychological stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acute phase protein is involved in the immune response?

    <p>C-reactive protein (CRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase reactant is involved in the clotting process?

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

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