front 1 Which of the following is a copper transport protein that migrates as
an alpha2-globulin? | back 1 A. Ceruloplasmin |
front 2 Which of the following is an acute-phase reactant protein able to
inhibit enzymatic proteolysis and having the highest concentration of
any of the plasma proteolytic inhibitors? | back 2 D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin |
front 3 Which glycoprotein binds with hemoglobin to facilitate the removal of
hemoglobin by the reticuloendothelial system? | back 3 A. Haptoglobin |
front 4 Which of the following is a low-weight protein that is found on the
cell surfaces nucleated cells? | back 4 B. Beta2-Microglobulin |
front 5 Which term describes a congenital disorder that is characterized by a
split in the albumin band when serum is subjected to
electrophoresis? | back 5 D. Bisalbuminemia |
front 6 Which of the following steps in automation generally remains a manual
process in most laboratories? | back 6 a. preparation of the sample |
front 7 Total laboratory automation does not incorporate ________ as part of
the preanalytical phase. | back 7 d. Reagent dispensing |
front 8 The postanalytical phase does not include: | back 8 a. Separation |
front 9 In what condition would an increased level of serum albumin be
expected? | back 9 C. Dehydration |
front 10 Identification of which of the following is useful in early stages of
glomerular dysfunction? | back 10 A. Microalbuminuria |
front 11 Which of the following is a low-weight protein that is found on the
cell surfaces nucleated cells? | back 11 B. Beta2-Microglobulin |
front 12 There are five immunoglobulin classes: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
With which globulin fraction do these immunoglobulins migrate
electrophoretically? | back 12 D. Gamma-globulins |
front 13 Which of the following is an acute-phase reactant protein able to
inhibit enzymatic proteolysis and having the highest concentration of
any of the plasma proteolytic inhibitors? | back 13 D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin |
front 14 Which of the following is a copper transport protein that migrates as
an alpha2-globulin? | back 14 A. Ceruloplasmin |
front 15 When a serum sample is placed in an electric field connected to a buffer at a pH of 8.6, which one of the following statements is correct regarding the electrophoretic migration of the proteins? | back 15 Proteins have a negative charge at a pH of 8.6 and migrate toward the positively charged anode. |
front 16 Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with liver cirrhosis? | back 16 high gamma (IgA/IgM/IgG) |
front 17 Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with hepatic disease? | back 17 high gamma |
front 18 Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with nephritic syndrome? | back 18 high alpha2 |
front 19 The primary function of serum albumin in the peripheral blood is to: a) maintain colloidal osmotic pressure | back 19 a) maintain colloidal osmotic pressure |
front 20 Which one of these is a primary function of proteins in our body? | back 20 transport |
front 21 The identification of Bence-Jones protein is best accomplished by | back 21 immunofixation |