Clinical Enzymology: Enzymatic Activity in Blood

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Under what conditions do exocrine gland enzymes like amylase and lipase appear in plasma?

  • When there is a deficiency of digestive enzymes
  • During an increase in coagulation enzymes
  • During normal metabolic processes
  • As a result of cell/tissue turnover under pathological conditions/stress (correct)

Which type of enzymes are lipoprotein lipase and ceruloplasmin examples of?

  • Enzymes with metabolic function in blood (correct)
  • Coagulation enzymes
  • Intermediary metabolic enzymes
  • Exocrine gland enzymes

What is the significance of measuring enzyme levels using enzymatic reactions in clinical biochemistry?

  • To diagnose, prognose, monitor, and treat diseases (correct)
  • To monitor the release of enzymes from cells and tissues
  • To measure the levels of metabolites in serum
  • To evaluate the function of coagulation enzymes

What type of enzymes have low levels under normal conditions?

<p>Intermediary metabolic enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind clinical enzymology?

<p>Using enzymatic reactions to diagnose diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the half-life of intracellular enzymes in the plasma?

<p>It is highly variable and allows for correct interpretation of changes in blood levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do isoenzymes form a set or family of enzymes that catalyze?

<p>The same reaction but which differ in structure and physicochemical properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What induces greater cell membrane permeability and the release of cell content?

<p>Infectious agents and toxic agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical biochemistry test is commonly associated with the function of the liver, kidneys, or heart?

<p>Measurement of urea and creatinine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helps to form a complete profile of the different functions of the individual?

<p>The study of the set of metabolites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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