This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
All of the following proteins are decreased in Nephrotic syndrome. Except 
Select and explain. 
A. Transferrin, B. Fibrinogen, C. Albumin, D. Thyroxine Binding Globulin
B: Fibrinogen
Answer: B: Fibrinogen 
Explanation: Answer is B (Fibrinogen) Nephrotic syndrome is characteristically associated with increased fibrinogen levels - Hyper fibrinogenemia. Proteins increased in nephrotic syndrome Fibrinogen Lipoproteins: due to increased synthesis Most proteins are however decreased in Nephrotic Syndrome. Proteins decreased Albumin Transferrin Cholecalciferol binding protein Thyroxine binding globulin Consequence Oedema due to hypoalbunimia Q Fe resistant microcytic anemia Q Hypocalcemia Q Decreased thyroxin (Hypothyroid state)