10 Questions
Which of the following is a reason for increased concentrations of intracellular enzymes in the blood?
Increased cell turnover
What is the primary source of enzymes measured in plasma?
Intracellular
Which of the following is a possible cause of elevated plasma enzyme activity?
Neoplasia
What is the significance of measuring the activity of enzymes in plasma?
Diagnosis and management of diseases
Which of the following is a result of damage to cell membranes?
Release of intracellular enzymes
Plasma enzymes are primarily ______
intracellular
Small amounts of intracellular enzymes are present in the blood as a result of normal cell ______
turnover
When damage to cells occurs, increased amounts of enzymes will be released and their concentrations in the blood will ______
rise
Causes of increased cell turnover include cancer cellular proliferation (e.g. ______)
neoplasia
Many other enzymes, for example, renin, complement factors, and ______
coagulat
Test your knowledge of plasma enzymes and their role in diagnosing diseases with this quiz. Explore the measurement of enzyme activity in plasma, including transferases like GGT, ALP, LD, and CK, and their significance in assessing muscle and kidney injury. Amino acids and proteins related to plasma enzymes are also covered in this quiz.
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