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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting normal albumin levels?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting normal albumin levels?
- Volume of distribution
- Dehydration (correct)
- Synthetic rate
- Metabolic rate
What is the normal range of serum albumin in g/L?
What is the normal range of serum albumin in g/L?
- 30-45 g/L
- 40-55 g/L
- 25-40 g/L
- 35-52 g/L (correct)
Which condition is characterized by an increased concentration of albumin in the blood?
Which condition is characterized by an increased concentration of albumin in the blood?
- Normoalbuminemia
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Hyperalbuminemia (correct)
- Albemia
What is the only known cause of Hyperalbuminemia?
What is the only known cause of Hyperalbuminemia?
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What is the typical albumin/globulin ratio?
What is the typical albumin/globulin ratio?
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Study Notes
Normal Albumin Levels
- Normal range of serum albumin: 35-52 g/L (3.5-5.2 g/dl)
- Normal albumin/globulin ratio: 1.3-1.8
Factors Affecting Albumin Levels
- Volume of distribution
- Synthetic rate
- Metabolic rate
Hyperalbuminemia
- Definition: Increased concentration of albumin in the blood
- Causes:
- Increased protein intake
- Dehydration
Hypoalbuminemia
- Causes: Various disease processes, with changes in more than one of the factors affecting albumin levels (volume of distribution, synthetic rate, and metabolic rate)
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