Prealbumin levels are a more accurate measurement of serum ...

[jazziefee]

Prealbumin levels are a more accurate measurement of serum protein than albumin because:
 a. they drop more slowly during protein energy malnutrition (PEM).
  b. they are not affected by other factors such as metabolic stress.
  c. they respond slowly to changes in protein intake.
  d. their half-life is two days.

Question 2

Serum albumin is not a sensitive indicator of protein replacement because:
 a. it is not a protein.
  b. it has a 3-week half-life.
  c. it has a rapid rate of degradation.
  d. it is in the plasma and not the serum.

[triiciiaa]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

[jazziefee]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[abro1885]

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