Blood Chemistry: Liver: Alk Phos Flashcards
(4 cards)
Where is Alk Phos found? (4)
- Present in almost all tissues
- Osteoblasts
- Chondroblasts
- Liver
What animals will naturally have Alk Phos? (2)
Young animals
Due to active bone development
When will older animals have Alk Phos?
From liver
What increases Alk Phos abnormally? (3)
- Bone injury
- Obstructive liver disease
- Steroids