BLD 402 EXAM 2 (LIVER) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

BLD 402 EXAM 2 (LIVER) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Recover, necrotic Liver cells that have experienced inflammation may _______ or they may become ________ Plasma proteins, Ig, metabolism, storage, detoxification, waste The functions of the liver include synthesis of _________ (except ______), ________/________, _________, and _______ excretion TSP What test helps monitor the progression of liver disease? Decrease a lot Total serum protein (TSP) does NOT decrease until the number of functioning liver cells ___________ Liver function, AA intake, glomerular integrity (loss of proteins), hydration A decrease in TSP could result from a decrease in _______, _______, or ________... it also could be caused by an increase in ________ Acute phase proteins, Ig, abnormal protein, dehydration An increase in TSP could result from an increase in ______, ______, or ______... it could also be caused by ________ Albumin What is the most abundant protein in plasma? Functional proteins, colloid osmotic (oncotic) pressure, edema The consequences of ↓TSP are as follows: - Decrease in _______ - Decrease in ________, which leads to _______ Water insoluble The function of albumin in the plasma is to transport _________ compounds Liver function, AA intake, glomerular integrity (loss of proteins), protein metabolism, hydration A decrease in albumin could result from decreased _______, _______, or ________... it could also be caused by increased __________ or ________ Dehydration What causes increased serum albumin? Overhydration Given the following results, interpret the cause of the A/G ratio: - A/G ratio: Normal - Albumin: ↓↓ - TSP: ↓↓ Increased globulin Given following results, interpret the cause of the A/G ratio: - A/G ratio: ↓↓ - Albumin: Normal - TSP: ↑↑ Decreased albumin Given following results, interpret the cause of the A/G ratio: - A/G ratio: ↓↓ - Albumin: ↓↓ - TSP: ↓↓ GI bacteria