Magnesium

Question 1

It is the second more abundant intracellular cation of the human body after potassium, being essential in great number of enzymatic and metabolic processes.

Answer 1

Magnesium

Question 2

4th most abundant cation in the body.

Answer 2

Magnesium

Question 3

An enzyme activator for CK and ALP.

Answer 3

Magnesium

Question 4

[3] Reagents:

[XTD]

Answer 4

1. Xylidyl blue
2. Thioglycolic acid
3. DMSO

Question 5

Causes serious eye damage.

Answer 5

H318

Question 6

Wavelength

Answer 6

546 nm

Question 7

Serum or plasma

[reference value]

Answer 7

1.6 - 2.5 mg/dL

Question 8

Urine:

[reference value]

Answer 8

24 - 244 mg/24 h

Question 9

Bones:

[magnesium storage]

Answer 9

53%

Question 10

Muscles and soft tissues.

[magnesium storage]

Answer 10

46%

Question 11

Serum and RBC

[magnesium storage]

Answer 11

1%

Question 12

[3] Low magnesium level is found in:

Answer 12

1. Malabsorption syndrome
2. Diuretic or aminoglucoside therapy
3. Hyperparathyroidism or diabetic acidosis

Question 13

[4] Elevated concentration of magnesium is found in:

Answer 13

1. Uremia
2. Chronic renal failure
3. Glomerulonephritis
4. Addison’s disease

Question 14

Step 3: Mix & incubate for 5 mins at RT or ________.

Answer 14

3 minutes at 37C

Question 15

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