Question

What enzymes are elevated in viral hepatitis? How do the levels of AST and ALT compare to each other?

a) ALT and AST; ALT > AST
b) GGT and AST; AST > ALT
c) ALT and AST; AST > ALT
d) GGT and ALT; ALT > AST

Answer 1

In viral hepatitis, the blood enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are elevated. Typically, ALT levels are higher than AST in these cases (ALT > AST).That is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

In viral hepatitis, the enzymes that are often elevated in the blood include alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). These enzymes, ALT and AST, are found in liver cells and are released into the bloodstream when the liver is damaged. Typically, the level of ALT will be higher than AST in cases of acute viral hepatitis, indicating that answer choice (a) ALT and AST; ALT > AST is correct. However, there are exceptions, such as alcohol-related liver disease, where AST can be higher than ALT.