Biochem Flashcards
1
Q
A. C-Reactive protein B. Fibrinogen
C. Ferritin
D. Hepcidin
E. Serum albumin
A
E
2
Q
2. Which of the following serum proteins has little efficacy as a screening tool for inflammation, however is useful for monitoring resolution or progression of an inflammatory process? A. Serum albumin B. Transferrin C. Alpha-foetoprotein D. C-Reactive protein E. Prealbumin (transthyretin)
A
D
3
Q
- Which positive acute phase protein of man becomes measurable within 4~5 h after a single inflammatory stimulus with a rapid increase up to 5-fold to 1000-fold?
A. Serum Amyloid A (SAA)
B. Haptoglobin
C. Fibrinogen
D. α-Globulins with antiprotease-activity E. Lipopolysaccharide binding protein
A
A
4
Q
4. Which of the following is the first described acute phase protein which was discovered due to its binding to the C-polysaccharide of pneumococci? A. TNF-α B. IL-1 C. IL-6 D. CRP E. Hemopexin
A
D
5
Q
5. Which acute phase protein is a serine protease and the inhibitor of leukocyte and lysosomal proteolytic enzymes? A. Haptoglobin B. α1-Antitrypsin C. Fibrinogen D. Transthyretin E. α1-Acid glycoprotein (α1AGP)
A
B
6
Q
6. Which one of the following is not an acute phase protein? A. Haptoglobin B. C-reactive protein C. α1-Antitrypsin D. Ceruloplasmin E. Hemoglobin
A
E
7
Q
- Which protein binds to iron in blood and transports it to various tissues?
A. Albumin
B. Ceruloplasmin C. Hemosiderin D. Hemoglobin E. Transferrin
A
E
