Essential Biochemistry - Organ Function Tests (Section 3)
1
In which condition might you see an elevated ALP (alkaline phosphatase) alongside increased bilirubin?
2
What is the function of the parathyroid glands in relation to calcium?
Odpowiedź(B)
To increase calcium levels in the blood.
3
Increased plasma level of which of the following is a risk factor of CHD except
4
What is the name of the test that measures the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Odpowiedź(A)
Creatinine clearance test
5
Which of the following is a kidney function test?
6
What condition is associated with elevated levels of direct bilirubin?
7
What is a major clinical sign of nephrotic syndrome?
8
What tests assess liver function?
9
In which of the following conditions is unconjugated bilirubin elevated?
10
What is the primary function of the kidney?
Odpowiedź(B)
To filter blood and excrete waste
11
The Van Den Bergh reaction is used to differentiate between
Odpowiedź(A)
Direct and indirect bilirubin
12
Insulin clearance is used to assess
13
What is the physiological role of the liver?
Odpowiedź(A)
Detoxification of endogenous and exogenous substances
14
Which of these is directly measured in a thyroid function test?
15
Which test helps in differentiating types of jaundice?
Odpowiedź(B)
Total bilirubin, direct and indirect bilirubin
16
Which of the following is not a feature of obstructive jaundice?
Odpowiedź(A)
Increased level of serum unconjugated bilirubin
17
Which of the following is NOT one of the major functions of the kidney?
18
What type of bilirubin is water-soluble?
19
Which of the following has protective effect against myocardial infarction?
20
Odpowiedź(A)
Urinary unconjugated excretion is increased
21
What is the normal range of serum albumin?
22
Which of the following is a measure of kidney function?
23
Which test is used in the diagnosis of diabetes?
24
What is the normal ratio of AST/ALT?
25
What tests are used to assess the kidney function?
26
Which of the following is a key factor in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
27
What is a characteristic finding in patients with diabetes?
28
Which of the following is a synthetic function of the liver?
29
Which of these tests can be used to assess kidney function?
30
Failure of concentrating capacity of urine is assessed by measurement of:
31
What are some major roles of the liver?
32
Positive direct van den Bergh's reaction indicates presence of:
33
What is the role of the thyroid gland in the body?
Odpowiedź(C)
To produce hormones that regulate metabolism.
34
What is the role of the thyroid in the body?
Odpowiedź(B)
To produce hormones that regulate metabolism
35
What is the normal range of urea in serum?
36
What type of test is the measurement of total serum protein?
37
Which of the following is a major function of the liver?
Odpowiedź(C)
Detoxification of drugs and toxins
38
What does an increase in serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) generally indicate?
39
The main disadvantage of using the measurement of insulin in the measurement of insulin clearance is
Odpowiedź(C)
Insulin is not reabsorbed by the tubules
40
What is the primary function of TSH?
Odpowiedź(B)
Stimulating the thyroid gland
41
Which test measures the concentration of the main thyroid hormone in the blood?
42
What does increased total bilirubin usually indicate?
Odpowiedź(B)
Impaired liver function or excessive red blood cell breakdown
43
Which of the following tests are used to assess renal function?
44
Which of the following can be found in the urine in a patient with diabetes?
45
What is the normal range of total bilirubin?
46
What test is commonly used to assess kidney function?
47
What is the main function of the kidney?
Odpowiedź(B)
To filter blood and excrete waste
48
Which of the following is a key indicator of kidney disease?
Odpowiedź(A)
Elevated serum creatinine
49
Which of the following values is an indicator of a decreased glomerular filtration rate?
Odpowiedź(B)
Decreased creatinine clearance
50
In the Van den Bergh reaction, what does a direct reaction with the reagent indicate?
