Renin Physiology and Clinical Significance

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Which enzyme is increased in obstructive hepatobiliary disorders but not in osseous disorders?

5'nucleotidase

Which of the following liver diseases is associated with increased Malate dehydrogenase levels?

Hepatocellular carcinoma

What is the primary site of Xanthine Oxidase enzyme production?

Liver

Which enzyme is not actively expressed in the extra-mitochondrial cytoplasm of the liver?

Malate dehydrogenase 2

What is the function of Xanthine Oxidase in the body?

Catalyzing the oxidation of xanthine to uric acid

Which enzyme is associated with familial forms of diabetes?

Malate dehydrogenase 2

Which of the following liver diseases is NOT associated with increased levels of Malate dehydrogenase?

Pancreatitis

What is the function of 5'nucleotidase in the body?

Unrelated to osteoblastic activity

Which disease is associated with deficiency of Xanthine Oxidase?

Hereditary xanthinuria type 1

Which enzyme is highly expressed in the extra-mitochondrial cytoplasm of the liver?

Malate dehydrogenase 1

Learn about the role of renin in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, its function in converting angiotensinogen, and its clinical significance in regulating blood pressure, aldosterone production, and Na/K levels. Explore its role as a diagnostic tool for kidney and heart failure as well as diabetes mellitus.

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