ASCP-Chemistry section Questions and Answers 2024/2025

ASCP-Chemistry section Questions and Answers 2024/2025 Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by: A. Renin B. Angiotensinogen C. Angiotenisinogen I D. Angiotensinogen II - answer-D. Angiotensinogen II Clinical Assays for tumor markers are most important for: A. screening for the presence of cancer B. monitoring the course of known cancer C. confirming the absence of disease D. identifying patients at risk for cancer - answer-B. Monitoring the course of known cancer Detection of which of the following substances is most useful to monitor the course of a patient with testicular cancer? A. alpha-fetoprotein B. carcinoembryonic antigen C. prolactin D. testosterone - answer-A. alpha-fetoprotein Increased concentrations of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in adults are most characteristically associated with: A. hepatocellular carcinomaB. alcoholic cirrhosis C. chronic active hepatitis D. multiple myeloma - answer-A. hepatocellular carcinoma