Lipase Activity and LPS Levels in Pancreatic Disorders

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What is the most common reason for ordering ACE levels?

Monitoring cholesterol levels

Monitoring of diabetes

Assessing kidney function

Diagnosing and monitoring of sarcoidosis (correct)

What is the general correlation between disease activity and ACE levels?

ACE levels decrease with disease activity

ACE levels remain constant with disease activity

ACE levels fluctuate randomly with disease activity

ACE levels increase with disease activity (correct)

What happens to ACE levels as sarcoidosis progresses to fibrosis?

ACE levels increase

ACE levels remain unchanged

ACE levels decrease (correct)

ACE levels fluctuate

Which of the following is an integral part of 5'-Nucleotidase (5'-NT)?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT associated with increased 5'-Nucleotidase (5'-NT) levels?

Kidney stones Signup and view all the answers

5'-Nucleotidase (5'-NT) predominantly derived from which organ in the body?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 5'-Nucleotidase (5'-NT) act on?

Nucleosides Signup and view all the answers

What is determined by the colorimetric estimation of NH3 released from adenosine in the presence of adenosine deaminase?

5'-Nucleotidase (5'-NT) Enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

Which test is considered the gold standard for quantifying G6PD enzyme activity in red blood cells?

Spectrophotometric assay Signup and view all the answers

What type of sample is used to assay for deficiency of the G6PD enzyme?

Red cell hemolysate Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid?

Cholinesterase (ChEs) Signup and view all the answers

What reaction is necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation?

Hydrolysis of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter does acetylcholine (ACh) get hydrolyzed into by Cholinesterase (ChEs)?

Choline and acetic acid Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is Acetylcholinesterase the first noticeable neurotransmitter?

In presynaptic cholinergic neurons Signup and view all the answers

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