Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas. Based on this information, a sign of this disease is

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Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps break down fats in the small intestine for absorption. If the body is not producing enough lipase, there will be high amounts of undigested fat in the stools, which is known as steatorrhea. Therefore, the best choice is D – high amounts of fat in the stools – as a sign of this disease.

Nikki Has a Disease That Interferes with the Production of Lipase