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Which of the following is considered to be a marker for inflammation?
  1. Transthyretin
  2. Total lymphocyte count
  3. C-reactive protein
  4. IGF-binding protein
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Answer: C - C-reactive protein is considered to be a marker for inflammation. It is produced by the liver and rises rapidly in the blood after exposure to disease or infection. Transthyretin is a transport protein for vitamin A, total lymphocyte count measures white blood cell count, and IGF-binding protein is a carrier protein for a type of growth factor.
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