18 Questions
In which of the following tissues are CK levels the highest?
Skeletal muscle
What is the main function of Creatine Kinase (CK)?
Assisting in ATP regeneration in muscle tissue
What is a diagnostic significance of elevated CK levels?
Muscular dystrophy
Which CK isoenzyme is a sensitive indicator of acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
CKMB
What is the preferred marker for myocardial infarction?
Troponin
How is the measurement of CK isoenzymes typically carried out?
Electrophoresis, ion-exchange chromatography, radioimmunoassay (RIA), and immunoinhibition methods
Which method is 6 times faster for measuring Creatine Kinase (CK) levels?
Oliver-Rosalki at pH 6.8
Which tissue has the smallest CK levels?
Bladder
What is the diagnostic significance of elevated CK BB levels?
Tumor marker for prostatic carcinoma
Which CK isoenzyme is a rare tumor marker due to its hindered passage across the blood-brain barrier?
CKBB
Which is the preferred marker for myocardial infarction?
Troponin
In which disorder are CK levels frequently elevated due to the high concentrations of CK in muscle tissue?
Myocardial infarction (MI)
Which method is NOT typically used for the measurement of CK isoenzymes?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Which tissue does NOT have high levels of CK?
Pancreas
What is the diagnostic significance of elevated CK BB levels?
Tumor marker for prostatic carcinoma
Which CK isoenzyme is associated with disorders of cardiac and skeletal muscle due to its high concentrations in muscle tissue?
CKMM
What is a sensitive indicator of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and muscular dystrophy, specifically of Duchenne type?
CKMM
In which disorder are CK levels frequently elevated due to the high concentrations of CK in muscle tissue?
All of the above
Explore the function, tissue source, and diagnostic significance of Creatine Kinase (CK), including its association with ATP regeneration in contractile or transport systems and its elevation in disorders such as myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. Test your knowledge on CK with this quiz.
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