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audragclark

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Portal cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver. Observed on an electrophoretic serum protein pattern, a predominant characteristic of this disease is:
 
  A) A monoclonal band in the gamma region
  B) A polyclonal band in the gamma region
  C) A bridging effect between the beta and gamma bands
  D) An increase in the alpha2-globulin band
  E) An increase in the albumin band

Question 2

Increased serum albumin concentrations are seen in which of the following conditions?
 
  A) Nephrotic syndrome
  B) Acute hepatitis
  C) Chronic inflammation
  D) Dehydration


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Reply #1 on: Aug 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


audragclark

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Reply 2 on: Aug 10, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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