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What is the primary function of ceruloplasmin in the body?
What is the primary function of ceruloplasmin in the body?
- To store and distribute copper in the blood (correct)
- To store and distribute zinc in the blood
- To act as a humoral defense barrier against pathogens
- To inhibit fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasmin
What is a possible indication of high serum ceruloplasmin levels?
What is a possible indication of high serum ceruloplasmin levels?
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Acute or chronic infections (correct)
- Fibrinolysis
- Wilson disease
What is the role of α2-macroglobulin in the body?
What is the role of α2-macroglobulin in the body?
- To regulate fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasmin
- To store and distribute copper in the blood
- To inhibit coagulation by inhibiting thrombin
- To act as a humoral defense barrier against pathogens (correct)
What is a possible cause of low ceruloplasmin levels?
What is a possible cause of low ceruloplasmin levels?
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What is the primary source of α2-macroglobulin production?
What is the primary source of α2-macroglobulin production?
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What is a function of α2-macroglobulin besides serving as a humoral defense barrier?
What is a function of α2-macroglobulin besides serving as a humoral defense barrier?
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What is a condition in which α2-macroglobulin levels are significantly increased?
What is a condition in which α2-macroglobulin levels are significantly increased?
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What is a function of ceruloplasmin in the body?
What is a function of ceruloplasmin in the body?
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What is a characteristic of α2-macroglobulin?
What is a characteristic of α2-macroglobulin?
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What is a condition in which ceruloplasmin levels may be low?
What is a condition in which ceruloplasmin levels may be low?
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