This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General pathology, Subject name: Pathology
Serum amyloid associated protein, found in- 
Select and explain. 
A. Alzheimer's disease, B. Chronic inflammatory states, C. Chronic renal failure, D. Malignant hypeension
B: Chronic inflammatory states
Answer: B: Chronic inflammatory states 
Explanation: Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease South Asia edition. *AA type of amyloid fibrills protein is derived from a unique non Ig protein made by the liver callecalled serum amyloid associated protein. *SAA protein is synthesized in the liver and circulates bound to HDL .the production of SAA protein is increased in inflammatory states.