Clinical Chemistry Terms Questions With Complete Solutions

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) correct answer: enzyme present in high concentration in liver and that is measured to assess liver function; SGPT Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP or AP) correct answer: enzyme widely distributed in the body, especially in the liver and bone Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) correct answer: enzyme present in many tisues, including cardiac, muscle, and liver, that is measured to assess liver function BUN correct answer: Blood urine nitrogen: a test measuring urea in blood Creatinine Kinase (CK) correct answer: enzyme present in large amounts in brain tissue and heart and skeletal muscle that is measured to aid in diagnosing heart attack Creatinine correct answer: a breakdown product of creatine that is normally excreted in urine electrolytes correct answer: the cations and anions important in maintaining fluid and acid-base balance gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) correct answer: enzyme present in liver, kidney, pancreas, and prostate that is measured to assess liver function