Why Would High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (CRP)be an Indicator of Potential

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why would high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) be an indicator of potential coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

• A) It is an acute phase reactant plasma protein that rises in response to inflammation,which has been demonstrated to be associated with risk of future CHD.
• B) CRP levels rise because of its presence in cardiac muscle and release upon muscle cell death.
• C) It is a myocardial protein that regulates muscle contraction through interaction with myosin and actin.
• D) It is an enzyme found in skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle and is released upon tissue injury.

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