26 Questions
Which protein is a negative acute phase reactant?
Haptoglobin
Which protein is involved in defense or protective function?
CRP
Which protein is a positive acute phase reactant?
Transthyretin
What is the main cause of hyperproteinemia?
Increased γ-globulin
Which immunoglobulin is associated with long-term immunity?
IgG
Which immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in an immune response?
IgM
Which immunoglobulin is associated with Type I hypersensitivities?
IgE
Which immunoglobulin is found on the surface of mature B lymphocytes?
IgD
What is the rate-limiting step of bilirubin metabolism?
Excretion of bile
Which of the following is true about enzymes?
Enzymes speed up reactions by increasing substrate specificity.
What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity?
37°C
Which protein is synthesized by the fetal yolk sac and parenchymal cells of the fetal liver?
α1-FETOPROTEIN (AFP)
What is the function of Haptoglobin?
Bind free Hb to prevent loss of Hb via urine
Which protein is a precursor to angiotensin I?
Angiotensinogen
Which protein is an acute phase reactant and increases in inflammatory conditions?
Ceruloplasmin
Which enzyme catalyzes the transamination reactions of amino acids?
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Which enzyme is associated with damaged hepatobiliary cells?
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Which enzyme is associated with hepatocellular and obstructive disorders?
γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT)**GSH/GSSG, Glutathione
Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible phosphorylation of Creatine?
Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)
Which enzyme is unstable in serum due to oxidation of its active site?
Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)
Which enzyme has the highest activity in muscle tissue?
Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)
Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible reaction of pyruvate to lactate?
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)
Which enzyme is recommended to be measured by monitoring NADH at 340 nm?
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)
Where does the absorption of amino acids (aa) primarily occur in the digestive system?
Jejunum
What is the normal range of total protein in the serum?
Approximately 6.5-8.3 g/dl
What is the main protein responsible for filtering and reabsorption in the kidneys?
Uromodulin
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