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Which protein is a negative acute phase reactant?

  • Amyloid P component
  • Haptoglobin (correct)
  • Fibrinogen
  • CRP
  • Which protein is involved in defense or protective function?

  • CRP (correct)
  • Fibrinogen
  • Prothrombin
  • von Willebrand factor
  • Which protein is a positive acute phase reactant?

  • Albumin
  • Transthyretin (correct)
  • Hemoconcentration
  • Transferrin
  • What is the main cause of hyperproteinemia?

    <p>Increased γ-globulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin is associated with long-term immunity?

    <p>IgG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in an immune response?

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin is associated with Type I hypersensitivities?

    <p>IgE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin is found on the surface of mature B lymphocytes?

    <p>IgD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate-limiting step of bilirubin metabolism?

    <p>Excretion of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about enzymes?

    <p>Enzymes speed up reactions by increasing substrate specificity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity?

    <p>37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is synthesized by the fetal yolk sac and parenchymal cells of the fetal liver?

    <p>α1-FETOPROTEIN (AFP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Haptoglobin?

    <p>Bind free Hb to prevent loss of Hb via urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is a precursor to angiotensin I?

    <p>Angiotensinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is an acute phase reactant and increases in inflammatory conditions?

    <p>Ceruloplasmin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the transamination reactions of amino acids?

    <p>Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is associated with damaged hepatobiliary cells?

    <p>Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is associated with hepatocellular and obstructive disorders?

    <p>γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT)**GSH/GSSG, Glutathione</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible phosphorylation of Creatine?

    <p>Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is unstable in serum due to oxidation of its active site?

    <p>Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme has the highest activity in muscle tissue?

    <p>Creatine Kinase (CK/CPK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible reaction of pyruvate to lactate?

    <p>Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is recommended to be measured by monitoring NADH at 340 nm?

    <p>Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD/LDH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the absorption of amino acids (aa) primarily occur in the digestive system?

    <p>Jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of total protein in the serum?

    <p>Approximately 6.5-8.3 g/dl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main protein responsible for filtering and reabsorption in the kidneys?

    <p>Uromodulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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