Total Serum Protein Test: Practical Session 2023-2024
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Which protein is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?

  • Albumin (correct)
  • Globulin
  • Fibrinogen
  • Hemoglobin

    • What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

  • Prevention of blood leakage from blood vessels (correct)
  • Regulation of blood pressure
  • Transportation of oxygen
  • Prevention of blood clotting

    • Which type of globulin helps fight infection?

  • Gamma globulin (correct)
  • Alpha globulin
  • Fibrinogen
  • Beta globulin

    • What does testing albumin levels help determine?

    <p>Liver and kidney function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of globulin binds with heme forming hemoglobin?

    <p>Alpha globulin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for total protein in the blood?

    <p>[5.5–9.0 g/dL] (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high albumin/globulin ratio greater than 1.0 indicate?

    <p>Severe dehydration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause low albumin levels?

    <p>Hyperthyroidism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for damage to the liver to show up as decreased serum protein levels?

    <p>2 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used for the quantitative measurement of total serum protein?

    <p>Lowry method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using NaOH in the Biuret reagent?

    <p>To provide an alkaline medium for the reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of illness can lead to low albumin levels?

    <p>Chronic illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

    <p>Tuberculosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

    <p>Maintain oncotic pressure and prevent blood leakage from vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of testing globulin levels?

    <p>To see if a rare blood disease is present (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

    <p>Liver disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major groups of proteins found in the blood?

    <p>Albumin and globulin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high gamma globulin level indicate?

    <p>Infection or immune system response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause low albumin levels?

    <p>Liver disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause a high albumin/globulin ratio?

    <p>Kidney disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which illness can result in low albumin levels?

    <p>Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

    <p>To maintain osmotic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for damage to the liver to show up as decreased serum protein levels?

    <p>2 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using NaOH in the Biuret reagent?

    <p>To provide an alkaline medium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of illness can lead to low albumin levels?

    <p>Autoimmune hepatitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

    <p>Leukemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does testing albumin levels help determine?

    <p>Liver function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for total protein in the blood?

    <p>12-16 g/dL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of globulin helps fight infection?

    <p>Gamma-globulin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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