Liver Function and Protein Synthesis Disorders
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Which of the following is the most common cause of true albumin deficiency?

  • Dilutional hypoalbuminemia due to fluid overload
  • Decreased synthesis of albumin due to liver disease (correct)
  • Increased loss of albumin due to kidney disease
  • Increased catabolism of albumin due to chronic inflammation

    • Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which recumbency leads to a decrease in plasma albumin concentration?

  • Decreased albumin synthesis
  • Redistribution of albumin from plasma to the interstitial fluid space (correct)
  • Increased albumin loss through the kidneys
  • Increased albumin catabolism

    • What is the most common cause of the rapid fall in plasma albumin concentration seen postoperatively and in many illnesses?

  • Decreased albumin synthesis
  • Increased albumin catabolism
  • Increased capillary membrane permeability (correct)
  • Fluid overload leading to dilutional hypoalbuminemia

    • Which of the following is the primary reason that hypoalbuminemia may occur in cases of undernutrition?

    <p>Decreased synthesis of albumin due to lack of amino acid precursors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most important function of albumin in the body?

    <p>Maintaining colloidal oncotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common cause of hypoalbuminemia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

    <p>Increased catabolism of albumin due to systemic inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the plasma albumin concentration?

    <p>The rate of albumin synthesis in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common cause of dilutional hypoalbuminemia?

    <p>Fluid overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of a sustained decrease in plasma albumin concentration?

    <p>Decreased colloidal oncotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the rate of albumin synthesis?

    <p>The availability of amino acid precursors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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