MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) generally found?
A
liver, spine, kidney, and placenta cells
B
liver, bone, intestine, spleen
C
pancreas, bone, intestine, kidney
D
liver, bone, intestine, kidney, and placenta cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alkaline phosphatase activity is present in the liver, bone, kidney, small intestine, and other organs of the body, and placenta in pregnancy. In sera of healthy adults, ALP activity originates mainly in the liver, with most of the rest coming from the skeleton.

Detailed explanation-2: -ALP is often considered a liver enzyme because it’s primarily found in your liver. However, it also exists in the following places: Your bile duct. Your bones.

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