A biliary cause of acute pancreatitis is suggested by which of the following laboratory results?
A) Elevated serum lipase
B) Elevated serum amylase
C) Elevated serum glucose
D) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
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Q6: A deficiency of lipid digestion or absorption
Q8: Bile salts enzymatically digest lipids in the
Q9: Chronic pancreatitis may lead to
A) diabetes mellitus.
B)
Q9: A patient with pancreatitis may experience muscle
Q10: The usual treatment for chronic pancreatitis includes
A)
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A) bile.
B) cholesterol.
C)
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