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Which of the following is a reason for increased concentrations of intracellular enzymes in the blood?
Which of the following is a reason for increased concentrations of intracellular enzymes in the blood?
- Increased cell turnover (correct)
- Normal cell turnover
- Obstruction to secretion
- Decreased enzyme synthesis
What is the primary source of enzymes measured in plasma?
What is the primary source of enzymes measured in plasma?
- Membrane-bound
- Secretory
- Intracellular (correct)
- Extracellular
Which of the following is a possible cause of elevated plasma enzyme activity?
Which of the following is a possible cause of elevated plasma enzyme activity?
- Neoplasia (correct)
- Reduced enzyme synthesis
- Decreased cell turnover
- Normal enzyme clearance
What is the significance of measuring the activity of enzymes in plasma?
What is the significance of measuring the activity of enzymes in plasma?
Which of the following is a result of damage to cell membranes?
Which of the following is a result of damage to cell membranes?
Plasma enzymes are primarily ______
Plasma enzymes are primarily ______
Small amounts of intracellular enzymes are present in the blood as a result of normal cell ______
Small amounts of intracellular enzymes are present in the blood as a result of normal cell ______
When damage to cells occurs, increased amounts of enzymes will be released and their concentrations in the blood will ______
When damage to cells occurs, increased amounts of enzymes will be released and their concentrations in the blood will ______
Causes of increased cell turnover include cancer cellular proliferation (e.g. ______)
Causes of increased cell turnover include cancer cellular proliferation (e.g. ______)
Many other enzymes, for example, renin, complement factors, and ______
Many other enzymes, for example, renin, complement factors, and ______
