ASCP-Chemistry section Exam Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTION

Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by: A. Renin B. Angiotensinogen C. Angiotenisinogen I D. Angiotensinogen II Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct Answer: A. alpha-fetoprotein Increased concentrations of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in adults are most characteristically associated with: A. hepatocellular carcinoma B. alcoholic cirrhosis C. chronic active hepatitis D. multiple myeloma Correct Answer: A. hepatocellular carcinoma Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is most likely to be produced in a maignancy involving the: A. Brain B. Testes C. Bone D. Colon Correct Answer: D. Colon Which of the following is useful in the detection an management of carcinoma of the prostate? A. total prostate-specific antigen B. prostatic acid phosphatase C. human chorionic gonadotropin