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What is the key reason why albumin levels are decreased only in chronic liver diseases with severe cell destruction?
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?
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?
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?
What is the key factor that determines whether albumin levels will decrease in liver disease?
Which of the following statements about albumin and liver disease is true?
Which of the following statements about albumin and liver disease is true?
What do elevated levels of the enzymes mentioned indicate?
What do elevated levels of the enzymes mentioned indicate?
Where are these enzymes primarily found?
Where are these enzymes primarily found?
What type of damage does the elevation of these enzymes suggest?
What type of damage does the elevation of these enzymes suggest?
Which organ is most likely affected when these enzymes are elevated?
Which organ is most likely affected when these enzymes are elevated?
What can be inferred about liver health from the presence of these enzymes?
What can be inferred about liver health from the presence of these enzymes?
Why is the ALT/AST ratio usually greater than 1?
Why is the ALT/AST ratio usually greater than 1?
Which enzyme experiences slower clearance, leading to a higher ALT/AST ratio?
Which enzyme experiences slower clearance, leading to a higher ALT/AST ratio?
What is the main reason for the higher ALT/AST ratio according to the text?
What is the main reason for the higher ALT/AST ratio according to the text?
In the context of enzyme levels, why does ALT rise more than AST?
In the context of enzyme levels, why does ALT rise more than AST?
Which enzyme's slower clearance contributes to a higher ALT/AST ratio?
Which enzyme's slower clearance contributes to a higher ALT/AST ratio?
What does a reduction in serum albumin levels indicate?
What does a reduction in serum albumin levels indicate?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding serum albumin levels?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding serum albumin levels?
What is the primary function of serum albumin?
What is the primary function of serum albumin?
In which condition would serum albumin levels be expected to increase?
In which condition would serum albumin levels be expected to increase?
What is the significance of monitoring serum albumin levels in patients with liver disease?
What is the significance of monitoring serum albumin levels in patients with liver disease?
What does the abbreviation SGPT stand for?
What does the abbreviation SGPT stand for?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the abbreviation for aspartate aminotransferase?
What is the abbreviation for aspartate aminotransferase?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the enzymes mentioned in the text?
