SEMIS Flashcards by Myla Jane Taray

For a refractometer to obtain accurate levels of protein, its concentrations
in the sample should be:
between 2- 2.5 g/dL
not more than 2.5 g/dL.
greater than 25 g/dL
greater than 2.5 g/dL

greater than 2.5 g/dL

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A sulfosalicylic acid filtrate
When the Jaffe reaction is employed as a kinetic assay to quantitate serum
creatinine, which of the following is used in the analysis?

A sulfosalicylic acid filtrate
The serum sample is used directly
A Somogyi-Neson filtrate
A Folin-Wu filtrate

The serum sample is used directly

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The creatinine clearance test is routinely used to assess the glomerular
filtration rate. Given the following information for an average size adult,
calculate the creatinine clearance. Urine creatinine-120 mg/dLPlasma
creatinine-1.2 mg/dLUrine volume for 24 hours-1520 mL *
94.7 mL/min
10.6 mL/min
105.6 mL/min
63.3 ml/min

105.6 mL/min

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Among the polyanion-divalent cations for HDL-C measurement, this is the
only one that agrees closely with those obtained using analytical or
preparative ultracentrifugation: *
Dextran sulfate –Mg
Heparin-Ca
Sodium phosphotungstate-Mg
Heparin/ Mn++ precipitant

Heparin/ Mn++ precipitant

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Also known as orosomucoid
prealbumin
Ceruloplasmin
α1-acid glycoprotein
Gc-globulin

α1-acid glycoprotein

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Patient’s test for serum triglyceride this morning resulted to 220mg/dl.
Later in the afternoon, you remembered you didn’t remove the free
glycerol. How much should have been his result if only you did its
removal? *
80-90 mg/dl
200-210mg/dl
105-110 mg/dl
180-190 mg/dl

200-210mg/dl

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A patient’s blood has been standing for 2 hours, since the previous Med
Tech on duty has left it beside the centrifuge by negligence. The next
technologist performed the ammonia test which gives a result of 1.336
µg/mL. How much was its initial content and its actual interpretation? *
1.3 µg/mL, increased
1.136 µg/mL, increased
13.0 µg/mL, decreased
1.3036 µg/mL, increased

13.0 µg/mL, decreased

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Proteins absorb UV light due to the presence of the following EXCEPT: *
phenylalanine
tryptophan
threonine
tyrosine.

threonine

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This involves the
development of a violet
color from the reaction
of ninhydrin (tri
ketohydrindine hydrate)
and primary amines.
This involves the
development of a violet
color from the reaction
of ninhydrin (tri
ketohydrindine hydrate)
and primary amines.

Coomassie
Brilliant
Blue Dye

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In this reaction, the
ammonia liberated by
digestion is allowed to
react with alkaline
hypochlorite to form
indophenol blue solution.
The catalyst used is
sodium nitroprusside.
In this reaction, the
ammonia liberated by
digestion is allowed to
react with alkaline
hypochlorite to form
indophenol blue solution.
The catalyst used is
sodium nitroprusside.

Berthelot
reaction

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This involves reaction of
the liberated ammonium
ions with double iodide
of potassium and
mercury to form
dimercuric ammonium
iodide which is a yellow
to orange brown product.

Nesslerization
reaction

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This is used to detect
peptides and amino
acids after paper
chromatography.
This is used to detect
peptides and amino
acids after paper
chromatography.

Coomassie
Brilliant
Blue Dye

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This method of protein
determination is based
on the ability of
phosphotungstomolybdic
acid to oxidize the
phenolic structures of
the amino acids tyrosine,
phenylalanine,
tryptophan and histidine.
This method of protein
determination is based
on the ability of
phosphotungstomolybdic
acid to oxidize the
phenolic structures of
the amino acids tyrosine,
phenylalanine,
tryptophan and histidine

Folin
Ciocalteau
Method

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Which of the following Amino acids are negatively charged? *
Aspartic Acid
Glutamic Acid
Histidine
Lysine
First 2 choices only
Last 2 choices only
Any of the above

First 2 choices only

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Most of the fat soluble vitamins are deficient in this condition due to
malabsorption: *
Abetalipoproteinemia
Hypobetalipoproteinemia
Chylomicron retention

Abetalipoproteinemia

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In determining the Lipid Profile, which procedure / computation is NOT
acceptable: *
VLDL-cholesterol = total cholesterol – infranatant-cholesterol
LDL-cholesterol = infranatant cholesterol – HDL-cholesterol
Determine first TAG, and total cholesterol HDL-cholesterol by chemical means
Total-cholesterol = infranatant cholesterol - TAG

Total-cholesterol = infranatant cholesterol - TAG

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Deficiency of this protein leads to Wilson’s disease (Hepatolenticular
Degeneration) *
Ceruloplasmin
α1-acid glycoprotein
Gc-globulin
prealbumin

Ceruloplasmin

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The main endpoint of Alkoxide trans-esterification is the production of this
substance from the liberation of glycerol: *
lipoproteins
NADH
H2O2
Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde

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Cystinuria

reabsorption
of positively
charged
amino acids

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Glutaric
acidemia type 2

proteins
fats
metabolism

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Alkaptonuria

tyrosine &
phenylalanine

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Type II
citrullinemia

urea
cycle

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The following statements are true regarding Uric acid determination
EXCEPT: *
Ethanol ingestion frequently increases the plasma concentration

It is readily oxidized to allantoin

It may be oxidized by alkaline
phosphotungstate

Using the enzyme catalase remains the most specific method

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Homocystinuria

methionine

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A____ level of free haptoglobin suggests hemoglobinuria or hemolysis: * decrease in urine decrease in serum increase in urine increase in serum

decrease in serum

Reference values for different proteins: * albumin (3.2-4.5 g/dL), globulin(2.3-3.5 g/dL), and fibrinogen(0.2-0.4 g/dL) albumin (4.2-4.5 g/dL), globulin(3.2-3.5 g/dL), and fibrinogen(0.2-0.4 g/dL) albumin (2.3-3.5 g/dL), globulin(3.2-4.5 g/dL), and fibrinogen(0.2-0.4 g/dL) albumin (3.2-4.5 g/dL), globulin(2.3-3.5 g/dL), and fibrinogen(0.4-0.8 g/dL)

albumin (3.2-4.5 g/dL), globulin(2.3-3.5 g/dL), and fibrinogen(0.2-0.4 g/dL)

Which enzymatic reactions has 4-P-benzoquinonemonoiminophenazone as its end-product? * Winartasaputra Nagele- trinder Baculo-David Megraw

Nagele- trinder

Reference interval for serum creatinine concentration in children: * 0.6-1.5mg/dL 0.2-0.6mg/dL 0.3mg -1.0mg/dL 1.0 -2.0g/dL

0.3mg -1.0mg/dL

The following refer to Kjeldahl digestion procedure EXCEPT: * It uses a catalyst like copper sulfate Oxidation involves a strong sulfuric acid It is an oxidation process by heating at 70 0C It liberates the nitrogen content

It is an oxidation process by heating at 70 0C

Risks from high protein diet include the following EXCEPT: * elevates Uric Acid increased level of ammonia elevates Calcium stress on kidneys

elevates Calcium

GOUT comprises a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by the following EXCEPT: * deposition of monosodium urate crystals throughout the body attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis hyperuricemia gallbladder stones

gallbladder stones

This step involves precipitation of free cholesterol to remove the errors due to non specific chromogen interference present in the sample. * Saponification Purification Color development Extraction

Purification

A potent stimulant for the contraction of the gallbladder. * chymotrypsin secretin pepsinogen cholecystokinin

cholecystokinin

Quantitation of serum _____is a marker for nutritional status: * Gc-globulin α1-acid glycoprotein Ceruloplasmin prealbumin

prealbumin

Mr John Ford, 60y.o, came for a general check-up yesterday with the following laboratory results: TG = 200mg/dl; Total Cholesterol = 200mg/dl; HDL = 80mg/dl; What is his current risk for the development of coronary heart diseases? * low no relation High variable

low

The following are correct regarding Lipid Measurements EXCEPT: * a decrease of 10% with triglyceride levels, with a sudden change in patient’s position. Cholesterol esters are higher in the winter Ideal fasting: 12 –14 hours should be made no sooner than 8 weeks after any form of trauma or acute bacterial or viral infection

a decrease of 10% with triglyceride levels, with a sudden change in patient’s position.

A balikbayan, 35y.o, came for a general check-up yesterday with the following laboratory results: BUN = 15mg/dl; Creatinine before heating = 1.0mg/dl; Creatinine after heating = 2.0mg/dl. How much is his serum Creatine value? 0.2mg/dl 0.6mg/dl 1.0mg/dl 1.4mg/dl

1.0mg/dl

Lipoprotein contents of Infranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities. 1.210

proteins

Lipoprotein contents of Infranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities. 1.006kg/L

HDL, proteins

Lipoprotein contents of Infranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities. 1.063 kg/L

LDL, HDL, protein

The lipoproteins are measured in terms of total lipoprotein mass using the following which detects the concentration dependent changes in the refractive indices of the lipoproteins: * Schlteren optics Fiber optics Svedberg units Standard International Units

Schlteren optics

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an X-linked disorder due to the complete deficiency of _______ Uricase xanthine oxidase hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase catalase

hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase

Cause of Azotemia/Low Urea: Liver Disease

Decreased Urea Production

Cause of Azotemia/Low Urea: Renal artery severe atherosclerosis

Prerenal azotemia

Cause of Azotemia/Low Urea: * Stones clogging ureters

Postrenal azotemia

The following refer to the CORRECT concentration of each of the major end products of nitrogen metabolism EXCEPT: * urea (56%) Creatinine(4.5%), ammonium(2.8%) uric acid(1.7%)

urea (56%)

To quantitate the creatine concentration in a urine specimen, it is necessary to treat the urine in what manner? * Adjusting it to an acid pH and heating at 100oC Adjusting it to an alkaline pH and heating at 37oC Adjusting it to an acid pH and heating at 37oC Adjusting it to an acid pH and heating at 56oC

Adjusting it to an acid pH and heating at 100oC

The following statements are true about Non-protein Nitrogenous Substances EXCEPT: * NPN concentration of whole blood is 50% greater than that of the plasma The total plasma nitrogen concentration is between 250-400mg/dl They are products of catabolism of proteins, amino & nucleic acids. Urea is the major NPN in the plasma

NPN concentration of whole blood is 50% greater than that of the plasma

In gel electrophoresis, match the cholesterol with the proteins they travel with:LDL

β-globulins

In gel electrophoresis, match the cholesterol with the proteins they travel with:VLDL

pre-β

In gel electrophoresis, match the cholesterol with the proteins they travel with:chylomicrons

remain at origin

In gel electrophoresis, match the cholesterol with the proteins they travel with:HDL

α-globulins

Homogenous assays for LDL-C can provide clinically useful results when triglycerides are * >400 mg/dL within normal level <400 mg/dL >200 mg/dL

>400 mg/dL

Patient Maria, 40y.o, came for a general check-up yesterday with the following laboratory results: BUN = 15mg/dl; Creatinine before heating = 1.0mg/dl; Creatinine after heating = 2.0mg/dl. Evaluate his status as to his B/C ratio: * Renal azotemia normal kidney function Postrenal azotemia Prerenal azotemia

normal kidney function

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Amino Acid/ Protein Affected: Glutaric acidemia type 2

hypoglycemia & sweaty

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Amino Acid/ Protein Affected:Alkaptonuria

homogentisic acid (black urine)

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Amino Acid/ Protein Affected:Cystinuria

cystine crystals in urine

When the transferrin level is high, it refers to the following EXCEPT: * iron saturation is high increased iron binding capacity decrease in iron levels there is iron deficiency

decrease in iron levels

In the Berthelot reaction, a blue-indophenol compound is formed that is proportional to the quantity of urea in the specimen being analyzed. Falsely elevated urea values will occur with this procedure when the reaction mixture is contaminated by * Ammonia Protein Bacteria Glucose

Ammonia

The following are the affected fat soluble vitamins due to malabsorption in the problem of Premature degradation of apoB EXCEPT. * Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin A Vitamin K

Vitamin D

Frozen samples cannot be used in this method of Lipid Measurement: * Chemical Method Enzymatic Method Electrophoresis Ultracentrifugation

Ultracentrifugation

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Enzyme Defect:Alkaptonuria

homogentis 1,2 dioxygen

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Enzyme Defect:Glutaric acidemia type 2

flavoprotein dehydrogenase

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Enzyme Defect:Cystinuria

SLC3A1 & SLC7A9 mutation

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Enzyme Defect:Type I citrullinemia

argininosuccinate synthetase

Describe these Aminoacidurias according to the Enzyme Defect:Hartnup disease

SLC6A19 gene

DIfferentiate these abnormal lipoproteins: lipoprotein ß-VLDL

floating ß-lipoprotein

DIfferentiate these abnormal lipoproteins: Lp(a) lipoprotein

sinking pre-ß –lipoprotein

To correct for interfering nucleic acids, the protein concentration may be calculated using this formula: * Protein(mg/mL) = (15.5 x A280) – (0. 67 x A260) Protein(mg/mL) = (0.76 x A280) – (1.55 x A260) Protein(mg/mL) = (1.55 x A280) – (0.76 x A260) Protein(mg/mL) = (1.55 x A260) – (0.76 x A280)

Protein(mg/mL) = (15.5 x A280) – (0. 67 x A260)

Which of the following amino acids are glucogenic? * tyrosine cysteine leucine lysine alanine 1st,2nd, & 5th choices only 3rd & 4th choices only All of the above

1st,2nd, & 5th choices only

A patient’s blood has the following results: Total protein= 3.3g/dL; Albumin= 1.1g/dL Compute for his A:G ratio: * 1.3 3:1. 2:1 1:2

3:1.

In zonal electrophoresis, the α-globulins are further resolved into α1 and α2 fractions. at this pH * 7.6 6.8 8.6 6.7

8.6

The plasma total proteins are within the range of: * 50-68 g/L 80-90 g/L 6.0-7.8 g/dL FIRST 2 choices only last 2 choices only Any of the above

6.0-7.8 g/dL

A patient was extracted at 6:00AM for Lipid Profile, with the following results: TAG = 200mg/dL; Total Cholesterol = 220mg/dL; HDL cholesterol = 35mg/dL; Infranatant cholesterol = 140mg/dL. If the process includes ultracentrifugation, compute for the patient’s LDL & VLDL. * 175mg/dL LDL, 215mg/dL VLDL 105mg/dL LDL, 80mg/dL VLDL 80mg/dL LDL, 15mg/dL VLDL 40mg/dL LDL, 185mg/dL VLDL

105mg/dL LDL, 80mg/dL VLDL

This colorimetric development for cholesterol assay produces red to reddish violet cholestadienyl disulfonic acid. * Salkowski of zak reaction Nagele- trinder reaction Leibermann-burchardt (LB) reaction Baculo-David (NADH consumption method)

Salkowski of zak reaction

Expected Laboratory Results: Kidney diseases

Low B/C ratio with low urea & higher creatinine

Expected Laboratory Results: Renal artery severe atherosclerosis

high B/C ratio with normal creatinine

Expected Laboratory Results: Stones clogging ureters

high B/C ratio with elevated creatinine

Salting-out process of globulins means: * precipitation in Rochelle salt environment precipitation with 22-26% sodium sulfate oxidation with copper sulfate floatation method by ultracentrifugation

precipitation with 22-26% sodium sulfate

This does NOT participate in the excretion of Urea: * kidneys GI tract Liver skin

Liver

The order of elution in Cation-exchange chromatography * α2-globulins, albumin, β-globulins, and α1-globulins. β-globulins, α2-globulins, α1-globulins, and albumin. albumin, α1-globulins, α2-globulins, and β-globulins α1-globulins α2-globulins , β-globulins, and albumin.

albumin, α1-globulins, α2-globulins, and β-globulins

These Dyslipidemia present with high cholesterol, elevated LDL-C, and normal triglycerides, EXCEPT: * Diabetic dyslipidemia Sitosterolemia Family defective apoB Familial hypercholesterolemia

Diabetic dyslipidemia

The Biuret reagent contains the following EXCEPT: * sodium hydroxide to provide alkalinity potassium hydroxide to keep the copper ions in the cupric state copper sulfate for the biuret formation Rochelle salt environment

potassium hydroxide to keep the copper ions in the cupric state

In anion-exchange chromatography, the order of elution is usually: * β-globulins, α2-globulins, α1-globulins, and albumin. α2-globulins, albumin, β-globulins, and α1-globulins. albumin, α1-globulins, α2-globulins, and β-globulins. α1-globulins α2-globulins , β-globulins, and albumin.

albumin, α1-globulins, α2-globulins, and β-globulins.

Ammonia is formed as a product of transmination and deamination of amino acids. To maintain the acid-base balance, it is necessary that the blood ammonia levels be kept within narrows limits. This is accomplished primarily by which of the following? * Synthesis of urea from ammonia Synthesis of glutamine from ammonia Excretion of ammonia in the urine Excretion of ammonia in the bile

Synthesis of urea from ammonia

Juan de la Cruz, 50y.o, came for a general check-up yesterday with the following laboratory results: TG = 200mg/dl; Total Cholesterol = 200mg/dl; HDL = 80mg/dl; How much are the patient’s LDL & VLDL by Friedewald computation? * LDL = 80mg; VLDL = 40mg/dl LDL = 40mg; VLDL = 80mg/dl LDL = 89.2mg; VLDL = 30.8mg/dl LDL = 30.8mg; VLDL = 89.2mg/dl

LDL = 80mg; VLDL = 40mg/dl

Xanthomata are common in these condition/s: * Familial hypercholesterolemia 1st & 3rd choice only Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia Familial hypo-α-lipoproteinemia All of the above

Familial hypercholesterolemia

A partial deficiency of this substance could result to “Fish-eye disease”: * Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) LDL receptor (LDLR) Lecithin:Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT)

Lecithin:Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT)

Reversal in the A/G ratio may be seen in the following conditions EXCEPT: * lactose intolerance infectious diseases liver diseases multiple myeloma

lactose intolerance

Lipoprotein composition of Supranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities: 1.210

CM, VLDL, LDL, HDL

Lipoprotein composition of Supranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities: 1.006kg/L

CM, VDL

Lipoprotein composition of Supranatant after Ultracentrifugation at various densities: 1.063 kg/L

CM, VLDL, LDL

In the Jaff reaction, the creatinine is treated with this solution to yield a bright orange-red complex: * diacetyl monoxime alkaline picrate 4-aminophenazone nitroprusside

alkaline picrate

The tests on which of these Lipids may be done on a non-fasting specimen? A or C Total cholesterol HDL-C LDL-C

A or C

Protein Electrophoresis: Gc-globulin

It migrates as an α1 globulin

Protein Electrophoresis:Haptoglobin

migrates in the α2-region

Protein Electrophoresis:Fibrinogen

migrates between the β and y fractions

Protein Electrophoresis: β-lipoprotein

migrates with feathery trailing edge

Protein Electrophoresis:Complement

travels with the β globulins

The following statements refer to the interference by bilirubin in cholesterol determination EXCEPT: * It may also interfere directly with chemical methods It could react with an intermediate in the peroxidase reaction. It is significant only at concentration exceeding 5 mg/dL It has been reported to decrease cholesterol values by 5-15%.

It may also interfere directly with chemical methods

It is the principal source of renal ammoniagenesis. * Glutamine Histidine Methionine Cysteine

Glutamine

The following refer to the most popular method used to measure Urea EXCEPT: * It uses the coupled enzymatic reaction It quantitates the NH4+ produced from the indirect procedure mediated by Urease It employs the Berthelot reaction It uses the spectrophotometer

It employs the Berthelot reaction

Which of the following statement can be associated with the enzymatic assay of ammonia? * Increase in absorbance monitored at 340 nm NAD required as a cofactor Reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase 2nd & 3rd choices only All choised Other:

Reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase

Triglycerides Conversion from mg/dL to mmol/L, multiply result by: * 88.6 0.01129 38.7. 0.02586

0.01129

Normal Plasma Concentration: C-reactive protein (adult)

479 1340ng/mL

Normal Plasma Concentration: Fibrinogen

0.2-0.4 g/Dl

Normal Plasma Concentration: Hemopexin

50-120mg/dL

Normal Plasma Concentration: Transferrin

200-400 mg/dL

Normal Plasma Concentration: Ceruloplasmin

20-40mg/dL

. The following refer to the most popular method used to measure Urea EXCEPT: * It uses the spectrophotometer It quantitates the NH4+ produced from the indirect procedure mediated by Urease It employs the Berthelot reaction It uses the coupled enzymatic reaction

It employs the Berthelot reaction

A pathognomonic feature of this condition is “a broad electrophoretic band between VLDL and LDL kown as ‘abnormally migrating beta lipoprotein’ or ß VLDL: * Familial combined hyperlipidemia Hepatic lipase deficiency Familial hypertriglyceridemia Dysbetalipoproteinemia

Dysbetalipoproteinemia

In the ultraviolet procedure for quantitating uric acid, what does the reaction between uric acid and uricase cause? * A destruction of uric acid The formation of allantoin An increase in absorbance 1ST & 3RD choices only

1ST & 3RD choices only

Formula for correcting LDL-C for the contribution of Lp(a) cholesterol. * LDL-C= TC-[HDL-C]- Plasma TG/5 - 0.3 x [Lp(a) mass)] LDL-C= TC-[HDL-C]- Plasma TG- 0.3 x [Lp(a) mass)]/5 LDL-C= TC-[HDL-C]- Plasma TG/5 + 0.3 x [Lp(a) mass)]

LDL-C= TC-[HDL-C]- Plasma TG/5 - 0.3 x [Lp(a) mass)]

Stains for proteins: Period Acid Schiff

glycoproteins

Stains for proteins:Coomassie brilliant blue

detect peptides and amino acids

Stains for proteins:Sudan black

lipoproteins

In protein metabolism which of the following enzymes are involved in the pancreatic phase of Protein digestion? * pepsin elastase carboxypeptidase dipeptidases gastrin ___ 3 points detect peptides and amino acids glycoproteins lipoproteins aminopoptidases E) tryptophan 1st & 5th choices only 2nd & 3rd choices only 4th & 6th choices only All of the above

2nd & 3rd choices only

The following are essential amino acids: * phenylalanine threonine histidine serine methionine tryptophan All except 6th choice All except 4th choice All of the above

All except 4th choice

These proteins are absorbed without being digested first: * allergens 1st & 3rd choices only Immunoglobulin A (1gA) animal heme

Immunoglobulin A (1gA)

Fluffy’ triglyceride-rich VLDL particles are seen in: * Lipoprotein Lipase deficiency Familial hypertriglyceridemia ApoC III excess ApoC-II deficiency

Familial hypertriglyceridemia

This is the standard & reference, non-enzymatic method used by Centers for Disease Control for Cholesterol measurement: * Carr-Drekter method Abell-kendall method Schoenheimer- Sperry Zlatkis-Zak-Boyle

Abell-kendall method

Standing Plasma Test gives the following positive result for chylomicrons: * opalescent top layer creamy infranatant creamy top layer opalescence or turbidity to the infranatant.

creamy top layer

Which of the following statement can be associated with the enzymatic assay of ammonia? * Increase in absorbance monitored at 340 nm Reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase NAD required as a cofactor 1st 2 choices only Last 2 choices only Any of the above

Reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase

Corneal opacification can occur in patients with this dyslipidemia: * 1st & 3rd choice only Familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia ApoA-I variants All of the above ApoA-1 deficiency and ApoC-III deficiency

ApoA-1 deficiency and ApoC-III deficiency

This condition is also known as “Tangier’s disease”: * Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypo-α-lipoproteinemia Familial combined hyperlipidemia

Familial hypo-α-lipoproteinemia

The following can interfere with enzymatic measurements for blood cholesterol, EXCEPT: * high doses of ascorbic acid icteric specimen free glycerol plant sterols in the circulation of patients with ß sitosterolemia.

free glycerol

An admitted patient undergoing dialysis has a Blood Urea Nitrogen of 80mg/dL How would you expressed this in Urea mmol/L? * 28.56mmol/L 2.8 – 7.1mmol/L 35.7mmol/L 71.4mmol/L

28.56mmol/L

Major Apolipoprotein of the Lipoprotein particles. (Choices may be used more than once.) Chylomicrons

Apo B-48

Major Apolipoprotein of the Lipoprotein particles. (Choices may be used more than once.) HDL

Apo B-100

Major Apolipoprotein of the Lipoprotein particles. (Choices may be used more than once.) LDL

Apo B-100

Major Apolipoprotein of the Lipoprotein particles. (Choices may be used more than once.) VLDL

Apo A

Desirable total blood cholesterol level: * <250mg/dL <240mg/dL < 200mg /dL < 100mg/dL

< 200mg /dL

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