KROK 1 2017 – Question 27 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
Blood test of the patient revealed albumine content of 20 g/l and increased activity of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 5 (LDH5). These results indicate disorder of the following organ:
- A. Heart
- B. Lungs
- C. Spleen
- D. Liver
- E. Kidneys
Hint
Consider which organ's synthetic function determines the plasma level of this protein, and which tissues are rich in the fifth LDH isoform.
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