Explain why serum proteins reflect liver status and explain what other factors also influence these values
Because serum proteins are synthesized in the liver, blood levels of these proteins can reflect liver function. Metabolic stress alters serum proteins because the liver responds to stress by increasing its synthesis of some proteins and reducing the synthesis of others. Values may also be influenced by hydration status, pregnancy, kidney function, zinc status, blood loss, and some medications. Because serum proteins are affected by so many factors, their values must be considered along with other data in order to evaluate nutrition status.
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