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In which organ of the body is Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT found in the highest concentration?
In which organ of the body is Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT found in the highest concentration?
- Brain
- Heart
- Kidneys
- Liver (correct)
What is the normal range of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in the blood for adults?
What is the normal range of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in the blood for adults?
- 11-50 IU/L
- 0 - 180 U/L (correct)
- 480 - 1000 U/L
- 0 - 480 U/L
What is the main function of aspartate transaminase (AST) or glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)?
What is the main function of aspartate transaminase (AST) or glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)?
- Metabolizing the amino acid aspartate (correct)
- Breaking down proteins in the biliary tract
- Converting oxaloacetate to glutamate
- Regulating blood flow to the liver
What are some common causes of increased Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT enzyme levels?
What are some common causes of increased Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT enzyme levels?
In which body parts is gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) mainly found?
In which body parts is gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) mainly found?
What condition can cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity in plasma?
What condition can cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity in plasma?
What conditions are associated with an increase in aspartate transaminase (AST) levels?
What conditions are associated with an increase in aspartate transaminase (AST) levels?
Which enzyme is found within liver cells and is considered special in detecting diseases that affect the liver exclusively?
Which enzyme is found within liver cells and is considered special in detecting diseases that affect the liver exclusively?
What is the normal range of Alanine transaminase (ALT) enzyme in the blood?
What is the normal range of Alanine transaminase (ALT) enzyme in the blood?
Which of the following liver function tests measures enzymes released by liver cells in response to damage or disease?
Which of the following liver function tests measures enzymes released by liver cells in response to damage or disease?
If Alanine transaminase (ALT) levels are increased less than 400, which of the following could be a potential cause?
If Alanine transaminase (ALT) levels are increased less than 400, which of the following could be a potential cause?
