Blood Composition and Properties
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What is the result of hypo-albuminemia in the body?

  • Increased availability of amino acids
  • Reduced permeability of kidney glomerular membrane
  • Increased synthesis of globulins
  • Tissue edema (correct)
  • Which of the following conditions is characterized by a defective permeability of kidney glomerular membrane?

  • Cirrhosis of liver
  • Nephrotic syndrome (correct)
  • Protein losing enteropathy
  • Malnutrition
  • What is the term for the presence of albumin in urine?

  • Albuminuria (correct)
  • Hypo-albuminemia
  • Proteinuria
  • Micro-albuminuria
  • In which condition is there a compensatory increase in globulins synthesized by the reticulo-endothelial system?

    <p>Hypo-albuminemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the excretion of small quantities of albumin in urine?

    <p>Micro-albuminuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by a reduced availability of amino acids?

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

    What is the test used to detect albumin in urine?

    <p>Heat and acetic acid test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of increased levels of micro-albuminuria in diabetic patients?

    <p>Indication of early involvement of renal tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of decreased synthesis of albumin in the liver?

    <p>Hypo-albuminemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by a loss of large quantities of albumin from the intestinal tract?

    <p>Protein losing enteropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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