Wikijunior:Dinosaurs/Plesiosaur. The Plesiosaur is not actually a dinosaur, but rather a large swimming reptile. Plesiosaur is Greek for nearer to the reptiles. This name given to this creature because it resembles something that is part reptile and part fish.
The ALT test measures the level of ALT in your blood. Consistently high levels of ALT in your blood can be a sign of liver damage. Aspartate Transaminase (AST) is an enzyme found in large amounts in your liver and other parts of your body. The AST test measures the level of AST in your blood.
Liver function tests are blood tests that check to see how well your liver is working. They check for liver damage, and can help diagnose liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. You may have liver function tests as part of a regular checkup. Or you may have them if you have symptoms of liver disease. Doctors also use the tests to monitor some liver diseases, treatments, and possible side effects of medicines. Liver function tests measure certain proteins, enzymes, and substances, including: Albumin, a protein that the liver makes.