mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #806

A 28-year-old man has a high level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in his blood. What is the likely cause of this enzyme increase?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #806

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 28-year-old man has a high level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in his blood. What is the likely cause of this enzyme increase?

    • A) Liver damage
    • B) Pancreas damage
    • C) Muscle damage
    • D) Kidney damage

    Answer: Muscle damage

    Explanation: Muscle damage leads to the release of AST into the bloodstream. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.