Core Clinical Biochemistry

Question 1

In addition to bone, which other organ produces alkaline phosphatase?

Answer 1

Liver

Question 2

Symptoms often described as “moans, stones, groans, and bones” relate to which condition?

Answer 2

Hypercalcaemia

Question 3

What is commonly measured to assess the degree of long term glycaemic control?

Answer 3

Glycated haemoglobin

Question 4

What is the class of drugs, commonly used to treat patients with osteoporosis, that inhibits osteoclast activity?

Answer 4

Bisphosphonates

Question 5

Muscle weakness and dysfunction, mental status changes and white cell dysfunction are common symptoms of which electrolyte deficiency?

Answer 5

Phosphate

Question 6

Which electrolyte is commonly elevated as a result of raised PTH levels?

Answer 6

Calcium

Question 7

Cell type that is involved in bone remodelling and results in bone resorption?

Answer 7

Osteoclast

Question 8

Condition in which there is insufficient production of steroid hormone by the adrenal glands?

Answer 8

Addisons disease