Liver Functions Quiz

Questions and Answers

Each of the following is a function of the liver, except...

Antibody production

Which of the following statement is true regarding the respiratory control of acid-base maintenance?

All of the above

The Kidney contributes to acid-base balance by:

Reclamation of bicarbonate

How many points of I.D (identification) does a sample require for it to be accepted and processed by a clinical laboratory?

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Why may a delay in sample processing, cause an increase in the blood ammonia level?

Red blood cell gamma glutamyl transferase catalyses the hydrolysis of glutamine increasing the blood ammonia level. Signup and view all the answers

When taking a blood sample, why is it necessary to use the ‘Order of the draw’?

This is done to avoid cross-contamination and unreliable test results. Signup and view all the answers

The rate of filtration in the kidney depends upon which of the following?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Albumin (69kDa) is the major plasma protein constituting 60% of total plasma proteins. Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?

Transport of iron Signup and view all the answers

C-reactive protein, is a plasma protein that is elevated during inflammation and infections. C-reactive protein falls into the category of which of the following proteins?

Acute-phase proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is associated with human Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) particles?

Apolipoprotein B100. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Liver Functions

The liver has various functions, but one of them is not mentioned.

Respiratory Control of Acid-Base Maintenance

One true statement about respiratory control of acid-base maintenance is not specified.

Kidney's Role in Acid-Base Balance

The kidney contributes to acid-base balance.

Clinical Laboratory Sample Requirements

A sample requires 2-3 points of identification (ID) to be accepted and processed by a clinical laboratory.

Sample Processing and Blood Ammonia Level

Delay in sample processing can cause an increase in the blood ammonia level.

Order of the Draw in Blood Sampling

The 'Order of the draw' is necessary when taking a blood sample to maintain sample quality.

Kidney Filtration Rate

The rate of filtration in the kidney depends on blood pressure.

Plasma Proteins

Albumin is the major plasma protein, constituting 60% of total plasma proteins, with a molecular weight of 69kDa.

Albumin Functions

One function that is not associated with albumin is not specified.

C-Reactive Protein

C-reactive protein is a plasma protein that is elevated during inflammation and infections, and it falls into the category of acute-phase proteins.

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Apolipoprotein B-100 is the protein associated with human LDL particles.