This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Enzymes, Subject name: Biochemistry
Serum alkaline phosphatase is greatly increased in 
Select and explain. 
A. Haemolytic jaundice, B. Hepatic jaundice, C. Obstructive jaundice, D. None of these
C: Obstructive jaundice
Answer: C: Obstructive jaundice 
Explanation: Ans. C. Obstructive jaundiceSerum ALP is elevated as it is released from the cells of the damaged bile duct. It happens in obstructive or regurgitation jaundice.