A decrease in the serum level of which of the following substances is suggestive of liver injury?
A) ?-Glutamyltransferase (GGT)
B) Albumin
C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D) Alkaline phosphatase
Ans: B
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Liver injury results in decreased production and reduced serum levels of albumin. Levels of the enzymes GGT, alkaline phosphatase, and ALT tend to increase when function is compromised.
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