SECTION A [35]
Question 1
[19]
1. Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for the functions listed? Please note that
more than one electrolyte may be responsible.
Ca, K, HCO3,Cl, Mg, Zn, Na
Function
1.1 Neuromuscular excitability
4
1.2 Regulate ion pumps
1
1.3 Blood volume osmolality
3
1.4 Enzyme cofactors
3
1.5 Acid base balance
3
1.6 Heart rhythm and contractility
3
l.7Blood coagulation
2
Question 2
[16]
2. Answer the questions below. Only write the question number and the corresponding answers
2.1 ldentifythe TWO electrolytes which are excreted when sodium is reabsorbed at the tubules.
2
2.2 State the method used to analyse the most electrolytes.
1
2.3 What is the preferred anticoagulant for arterial blood gas collection?
1
2.4 Name TWO electrodes used for measurement of blood gases.
2
2.5 Deduce the type of anemia associated with the following: low total iron, normal ferritin, low
TIBC, Low% saturation and low transferrin.
1
2.6 A patient has a transferrin of 2.25g/L, enumerate the Total Iron Binding Capacity.
1
2.7 Identify the element transported by ceruloplasmin
1
2.8 State TWO main components of serum proteins.
2
2.9 How much urea is passively reabsorbed in the kidneys?
1
2.10 Which test is commonly used as an indicator of Glomerular Filtration rate?
1
2.11 Identify the enzyme reaction whose rate depends on enzyme concentration.
1
2