C-reactive Protein Flashcards
1
Q
A group of proteins whose levels increase rapidly during conditions such as:
A
Inflammation
Infections
Tissue damage or necrosis
2
Q
Acute phase protein found in trace amounts in normal serum.
A
CRP
3
Q
Functions or CRP include:
A
Precipitation Opsonization Agglutination Complement activation Capsular swelling Ability to bind to t-lymphocytes
4
Q
_________ is produced by cells of the liver, is destroyed when heated to 70 degrees Celsius, requires calcium ion to function, and does not cross by the placenta.
A
CRP
