AST Fundamental Question and answer 100% correct 2023/2024

AST Fundamental Question and answer 100% correct 2023/2024 AST Class - correct answer Transferase AST Group - correct answer Transaminase Reaction of AST - correct answer transfer of an amino group between aspartate and alpha keto acid Physiological reaction of AST - correct answer aspartic acid + alpha ketoglutarate -- oxaloacetate + glutamate Coenzyme for AST - correct answer pyridoxal phosphate Function of AST - correct answer Important in intermediate metabolism Synthesis and degradation of amino acid Tissue sources of AST - correct answer Cardiac tissue, liver, skeletal muscle Clinical importance of AST - correct answer -Was used to evaluate myocardial infarction -Evaluates skeletal muscle disease (muscular dystrophies) -Useful in detecting liver damage and evaluate hepatocellular disease Increased AST - correct answer AMI Skeletal muscle disorders Hemolytic anemia Pulmonary embolism and congestive heart failure Acute hepatic disorders