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Which protein is responsible for transporting iron in the blood?
Which protein is responsible for transporting iron in the blood?
- Caeruloplasmin
- Haptoglobulin
- Thyroid hormone binding globulin
- Transferrin (correct)
Which condition results from a low level of albumin, causing reduced oncotic pressure and leading to oedema?
Which condition results from a low level of albumin, causing reduced oncotic pressure and leading to oedema?
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic renal disease
- Hypoalbuminaemia (correct)
- Malnutrition
In serum protein electrophoresis (SPE), what is used to detect cell damage based on enzyme measurements?
In serum protein electrophoresis (SPE), what is used to detect cell damage based on enzyme measurements?
- Caeruloplasmin
- Haptoglobulin (correct)
- Thyroid hormone binding globulin
- Transferrin
What is responsible for regulating the biological activity of albumin to a degree due to competition for binding sites?
What is responsible for regulating the biological activity of albumin to a degree due to competition for binding sites?
What is the main purpose of Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE)?
What is the main purpose of Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE)?
Which protein is NOT included in the main bands of a typical serum electrophoretic pattern?
Which protein is NOT included in the main bands of a typical serum electrophoretic pattern?
Which condition is associated with a decrease in albumin levels according to the information provided?
Which condition is associated with a decrease in albumin levels according to the information provided?
What is a characteristic feature of acute phase proteins in response to inflammation?
What is a characteristic feature of acute phase proteins in response to inflammation?
Which type of immune response is indicated by an overall increase in the broad g band in serum protein electrophoresis?
Which type of immune response is indicated by an overall increase in the broad g band in serum protein electrophoresis?
What is a potential limitation of serum protein electrophoresis related to some acute phase proteins?
What is a potential limitation of serum protein electrophoresis related to some acute phase proteins?
What does a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in serum electrophoretic pattern indicate?
What does a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in serum electrophoretic pattern indicate?
In serum electrophoretic pattern analysis, what is indicative of immune deficiency or immune suppression conditions?
In serum electrophoretic pattern analysis, what is indicative of immune deficiency or immune suppression conditions?
What can be used as diagnostic tools for identifying non-specific markers of inflammation in plasma proteins?
What can be used as diagnostic tools for identifying non-specific markers of inflammation in plasma proteins?
In Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE), what is a potential consequence of the limitations related to some acute phase proteins?
In Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE), what is a potential consequence of the limitations related to some acute phase proteins?
What can an overall increase in the broad g band indicate in Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)?
What can an overall increase in the broad g band indicate in Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)?
What can cause an increased enzyme activity in serum according to the text provided?
What can cause an increased enzyme activity in serum according to the text provided?
What is the main role of acute phase proteins in the innate immune response?
What is the main role of acute phase proteins in the innate immune response?
Which condition is characterized by a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)?
Which condition is characterized by a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)?
What is a characteristic feature of albumin in serum protein electrophoresis?
What is a characteristic feature of albumin in serum protein electrophoresis?
What factor leads to an increase in beta-globulins in serum electrophoretic patterns?
What factor leads to an increase in beta-globulins in serum electrophoretic patterns?
What is the significance of the g band in serum electrophoretic patterns?
What is the significance of the g band in serum electrophoretic patterns?
How are acute phase proteins crucial in the context of inflammation?
How are acute phase proteins crucial in the context of inflammation?
What determines the concentration of proteins in plasma?
What determines the concentration of proteins in plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the concentration of proteins in plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the concentration of proteins in plasma?
What is the main purpose of serum protein electrophoresis?
What is the main purpose of serum protein electrophoresis?
Which protein is responsible for transporting copper in the blood?
Which protein is responsible for transporting copper in the blood?
How are substances transported in the blood for diagnostic tools usage?
How are substances transported in the blood for diagnostic tools usage?
What is the main function of albumin in plasma proteins?
What is the main function of albumin in plasma proteins?
Which statement about oncotic pressure is most accurate based on the text?
Which statement about oncotic pressure is most accurate based on the text?
What is a unique characteristic of albumin among plasma proteins?
What is a unique characteristic of albumin among plasma proteins?
How do acute phase proteins differ from albumin in terms of response to inflammation?
How do acute phase proteins differ from albumin in terms of response to inflammation?
In serum protein electrophoresis, what pattern would be expected if there is a drastic decrease in albumin levels?
In serum protein electrophoresis, what pattern would be expected if there is a drastic decrease in albumin levels?
What is the liquid component of blood when blood is allowed to clot?
What is the liquid component of blood when blood is allowed to clot?
Which component makes up approximately 55% of blood volume?
Which component makes up approximately 55% of blood volume?
Which species listed in the text has the highest approximate blood volume?
Which species listed in the text has the highest approximate blood volume?
Which of the following is NOT found in the composition of whole blood?
Which of the following is NOT found in the composition of whole blood?
What do Erythrocytes make up in terms of blood volume approximately?
What do Erythrocytes make up in terms of blood volume approximately?
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
What is the main function of albumin in the blood?
Which protein is NOT involved in transporting substances in the blood according to the text?
Which protein is NOT involved in transporting substances in the blood according to the text?
What can hypoalbuminemia lead to?
What can hypoalbuminemia lead to?
Which cells are responsible for the breakdown and loss of plasma proteins?
Which cells are responsible for the breakdown and loss of plasma proteins?
What determines the concentration of proteins in the plasma?
What determines the concentration of proteins in the plasma?
What is the main function of albumin among plasma proteins?
What is the main function of albumin among plasma proteins?
How is oncotic pressure primarily regulated in the blood vessels?
How is oncotic pressure primarily regulated in the blood vessels?
Which feature distinguishes albumin from other plasma proteins?
Which feature distinguishes albumin from other plasma proteins?
What is the main role of immunoglobulins in the context of blood composition?
What is the main role of immunoglobulins in the context of blood composition?
How do plasma proteins contribute to immunity?
How do plasma proteins contribute to immunity?
What can a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis indicate?
What can a sharp, distinct increase in one area of the g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis indicate?
Which condition is characterized by an overall increase in the broad g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis?
Which condition is characterized by an overall increase in the broad g band in Serum Protein Electrophoresis?
What does a decrease in gamma-globulins in Serum Protein Electrophoresis indicate?
What does a decrease in gamma-globulins in Serum Protein Electrophoresis indicate?
What can an increased concentration of cellular enzymes in serum indicate?
What can an increased concentration of cellular enzymes in serum indicate?
In Serum Protein Electrophoresis, what could a 30% change in albumin levels potentially indicate?
In Serum Protein Electrophoresis, what could a 30% change in albumin levels potentially indicate?
