protein tests

Question 1

most plasma proteins are produced in the

Answer 1

liver

Question 2

this can be affected by altered liver synthesis of protein, dehydration, or overhydration

Answer 2

TP

Question 3

this is especially important in determining state of hydration

Answer 3

TP

Question 4

albumin makes up __-__% of TP

Answer 4

30-50%

Question 5

any significant hypoproteinemia is most likely due to loss of

Answer 5

albumin

Question 6

what 3 things can affect albumin levels?

Answer 6

renal disease (not filtering), diet, intestinal malabsorption