Hepatic Albumin Synthesis and Liver Diseases Quiz

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What is the key reason why albumin levels are decreased only in chronic liver diseases with severe cell destruction?

Albumin is not an important protein in the body

There is a high reserve of hepatic albumin synthesis (correct)

There is a low reserve of hepatic albumin synthesis

Albumin is not produced in the liver

What type of liver diseases are mentioned in the text as causing decreased albumin levels?

All liver diseases

Liver diseases that affect albumin synthesis

Acute liver diseases

Chronic liver diseases with severe cell destruction (correct)

What is the main reason albumin levels are maintained in most liver diseases?

There is a high reserve of hepatic albumin synthesis (correct)

There is a low reserve of hepatic albumin synthesis

Albumin is not an important protein in the body

Albumin is not produced in the liver

What is the key factor that determines whether albumin levels will decrease in liver disease?

The severity of cell destruction in the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about albumin and liver disease is true?

Albumin levels are only decreased in severe chronic liver diseases with extensive cell destruction Signup and view all the answers

What do elevated levels of the enzymes mentioned indicate?

Liver cell damage Signup and view all the answers

Where are these enzymes primarily found?

Hepatocytes Signup and view all the answers

What type of damage does the elevation of these enzymes suggest?

Liver cell damage Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is most likely affected when these enzymes are elevated?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about liver health from the presence of these enzymes?

Damage or stress to the liver Signup and view all the answers

Why is the ALT/AST ratio usually greater than 1?

More damage to the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme experiences slower clearance, leading to a higher ALT/AST ratio?

ALT Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the higher ALT/AST ratio according to the text?

More cytoplasmic damage Signup and view all the answers

In the context of enzyme levels, why does ALT rise more than AST?

Less damage to the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme's slower clearance contributes to a higher ALT/AST ratio?

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) Signup and view all the answers

What does a reduction in serum albumin levels indicate?

Severity and prognosis of chronic liver disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding serum albumin levels?

Decreased levels are an excellent indicator of chronic liver disease prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of serum albumin?

Transporting hormones and drugs Signup and view all the answers

In which condition would serum albumin levels be expected to increase?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of monitoring serum albumin levels in patients with liver disease?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation SGPT stand for?

Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes is NOT mentioned in the text?

Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for aspartate aminotransferase?

AST Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?

They are produced by the liver and released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?

They are used to diagnose kidney disease. Signup and view all the answers