Question

question 35 (mandatory) (1 point) which of the following lactic dehydrogenase isoenzyme would be elevated in a patient who presents with skeletal muscle trauma following a high collision injury during a rugby match? a) ldh - 2 b) ldh - 5 c) ldh - 3 d) ldh - 1

Explanation:

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) has multiple isoenzymes. LDH - 5 is predominantly found in liver and skeletal muscle. When there is skeletal muscle trauma, LDH - 5 is released into the bloodstream and its levels increase. LDH - 1 is mainly in heart and red blood cells, LDH - 2 is also abundant in heart and blood cells, and LDH - 3 is found in various tissues like lung and spleen.

Answer:

b) LDH - 5