Liver Function Tests Interpretation

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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?

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)?

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?

Tumors and liver damage Signup and view all the answers

In which body parts is gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) mainly found?

Biliary tract and bones Signup and view all the answers

What condition can cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity in plasma?

Normal physiology Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are associated with an increase in aspartate transaminase (AST) levels?

Liver injury or cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is found within liver cells and is considered special in detecting diseases that affect the liver exclusively?

Alanine transaminase (ALT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of Alanine transaminase (ALT) enzyme in the blood?

5-45 IU/L Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following liver function tests measures enzymes released by liver cells in response to damage or disease?

Aspartate transaminase (AST) Signup and view all the answers

If Alanine transaminase (ALT) levels are increased less than 400, which of the following could be a potential cause?

Biliary tract diseases Signup and view all the answers

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In which organ of the body is Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT found in the highest concentration?

What is the normal range of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in the blood for adults?

What is the main function of aspartate transaminase (AST) or glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)?

What are some common causes of increased Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT enzyme levels?

In which body parts is gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) mainly found?

What condition can cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity in plasma?

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?

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?

If Alanine transaminase (ALT) levels are increased less than 400, which of the following could be a potential cause?

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