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: Surgery
In nephrotic syndrome all of the following proteins are reduced EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Transferrin, B. Albumin, C. Fibrinogen, D. Ceruloplasmin
C: Fibrinogen
Answer: C: Fibrinogen 
Explanation: Fibrinogen REF: Harrison's 17''' ed p. 1789/1790 Proteins increased in nephrotic syndrome [?] Fibrinogen [?] Lipoproteins ( due to increased synthesis ) Proteins decreased in nephrotic syndrome [?] Albumin [?] Transferrin [?] Cholecalciferol binding protein [?] Thyroxin binding globulin