Pathology EMQ template.

Name:

Candidate number:

Theme: Plasma Proteins

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Albumin	I	Haptoglobin
B	Alkaline Phosphatase	J	IgA
C	Alpha 1 Antitrypsin	K	IgD
D	Alpha 2 Macroglobulin	L	IgE
E	Beta 2 Microglobulin	M	IgG
F	C3	N	IgM
G	Caeruloplasmin	O	LDL
H	CRP	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. Deficiency of this protein is caused by an amino acid substitution resulting in aggregate formation and retention within hepatocytes.

 

 

2. This protein binds free haemoglobin which has been released into the plasma during intravascular haemolysis.

 

 

3. The synthesis of this protein is reduced in Wilson’s disease.

 

 

4. The plasma concentration of this protein can be used to monitor multiple myeloma.

 

 

5. This protein is secreted as a dimer.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. C

2. I

3. G

4. E

5. J