Name:
Candidate number:
Theme: Plasma Proteins
OPTION LIST
|
A |
Albumin |
I |
CEA |
|
B |
Alpha fetoprotein |
J |
C-reactive protein |
|
C |
Alpha-1 antitrypsin |
K |
Immunoglobulin |
|
D |
Apolipoprotein |
L |
Ferritin |
|
E |
Beta-hCG |
M |
Fibrinogen |
|
F |
CA125 |
N |
Human chorionic gonadotrophin |
|
G |
Ca19-9 |
O |
PSA |
|
H |
Caeruloplasmin |
P |
Transferrin |
For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.
1. In a healthy individual slight increases in this protein are thought to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
2. This is the most important plasma protein in terms of the maintenance of oncotic pressure.
3. Deficiency in this protein leads to Kwashiorkor disease.
4. This positive acute phase reactant has over 59 different alleles including PiMM and PiZZ.
5. This protein is the tumour marker of hepatic cancer.
ANSWERS
|
1. J |
2. A |
3. A |
4. C |
5. B |