10 Questions
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of albumin in urine?
Nephrotic syndrome
What is the primary defect in nephrotic syndrome?
Defective kidney glomerular membrane
What is the consequence of decreased albumin synthesis in the liver?
Hypo-albuminemia
What is the term for the presence of small quantities of albumin in urine?
Micro-albuminuria
What is the result of decreased availability of amino acids in malnutrition?
Decreased albumin synthesis
What is the term for the loss of large quantities of albumin from the intestinal tract?
Protein losing enteropathy
What is the compensatory response to hypo-albuminemia?
Increased globulin synthesis
What is the test used to detect albumin in urine?
Heat and acetic acid test
What is the significance of micro-albuminuria in diabetic patients?
Indication of early involvement of renal tissue
What is the term for the ratio of albumin to globulin in the blood?
Albumin-globulin ratio
This quiz covers the composition of plasma, including the gases present, protein content, and types of proteins such as albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen. It also covers the normal values and ranges of these proteins in human plasma.
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