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Each of the following is a function of the liver, except...
Each of the following is a function of the liver, except...
Which of the following statement is true regarding the respiratory control of acid-base maintenance?
Which of the following statement is true regarding the respiratory control of acid-base maintenance?
The Kidney contributes to acid-base balance by:
The Kidney contributes to acid-base balance by:
How many points of I.D (identification) does a sample require for it to be accepted and processed by a clinical laboratory?
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?
Why may a delay in sample processing, cause an increase in the blood ammonia level?
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When taking a blood sample, why is it necessary to use the ‘Order of the draw’?
When taking a blood sample, why is it necessary to use the ‘Order of the draw’?
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The rate of filtration in the kidney depends upon which of the following?
The rate of filtration in the kidney depends upon which of the following?
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Albumin (69kDa) is the major plasma protein constituting 60% of total plasma proteins. Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
Albumin (69kDa) is the major plasma protein constituting 60% of total plasma proteins. Which of the following is NOT a function of albumin?
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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?
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?
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Which protein is associated with human Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) particles?
Which protein is associated with human Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) particles?
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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.
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Test your knowledge about the functions of the liver. Identify the one that is not a function of the liver.
