Plasma and Proteins

Question 1

While most proteins are synthesized by the liver, the immune system synthesizes which two types?

Answer 1

Cytokines

Immunoglobulins

Question 2

Total Protein = ______ + ______

Answer 2

Albumin + Globulins (everything else)

Question 3

This protein is small, so it is the easiest to be lost, is synthesized by the liver, and makes up 30-50% of total protein in the body.

Answer 3

Albumin

Question 4

Positive acute phase proteins increase during inflammation. What are examples of these proteins?

Answer 4

Fibrinogen

C-reactive protein

Serum Amyloid A

Question 5

Negative acute phase proteins decrease during inflammation. What are examples of these proteins?

Answer 5

Albumin

Transferrin

Question 6

Chemistry analyzers measure total protein and Albumin by spectrophotometry. These 2 measurements are used to calculate _____.

Answer 6

Globulin