Discovering the Functions of α1-Acid Glycoprotein (AAG) Quiz
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Which organ mainly synthesizes α1-Acid Glycoprotein (AAG)?

  • Liver (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Pancreas
  • Kidneys

    • What is the function of α1-Acid Glycoprotein (AAG)?

  • Promoting platelet aggregation
  • Inhibiting viruses and parasites (correct)
  • Increasing phagocytosis by neutrophils
  • Stimulating mitosis

    • Which hormone can affect the concentration of α1-Acid Glycoprotein (AAG) in the plasma?

  • Thyroid hormone
  • Growth hormone
  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Insulin

    • What is the major β-globulin in the plasma?

    <p>Transferrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical significance of increased α1-Acid Glycoprotein (AAG) plasma concentrations?

    <p>Indicator of ulcerative colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ferritin?

    <p>Storage of iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when ferritin is partially degraded in secondary lysosomes?

    <p>Hemosiderin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause decreased plasma concentrations of transferrin?

    <p>Protein-losing enteropathies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of transferrin?

    <p>Transport of lipophilic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase plasma concentrations of transferrin?

    <p>Iron deficiency anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plasma protein acts as an antioxidant and prevents ROS?

    <p>Ferritin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is associated with decreased plasma concentrations of Cp?

    <p>Wilson’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is functionally abnormal in fibrinogen disorders?

    <p>Fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by congenital afibrinogenemia?

    <p>Congenital afibrinogenemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is increased during the acute phase response (APR)?

    <p>C-reactive protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are decreased during the acute phase response (APR)?

    <p>Albumin, prealbumin, transferrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which marker is more sensitive and specific than the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and plasma viscosity measurements?

    <p>C-reactive protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection is generally associated with higher serum CRP concentrations?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general function of CRP?

    <p>Defence against bacteria and foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

    <p>C-reactive protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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