KROK 1 2019 – Question 93 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
Blood test of the patient revealed albumin content of 20 g/l and increased activity of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 5 (LDH5). These results indicate disorder of the following organ:
- A. Lungs
- B. Kidneys
- C. Heart
- D. Spleen
- E. Liver
Hint
Combine the two findings: which organ is the main source of plasma albumin, and which tissues are rich in the lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme that is raised?
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