Aspartate aminotransferase is elevated in diseases involving the:
A) Renal cortex.
B) Heart muscle.
C) Intestinal epithelium.
D) Acinar cells of the pancreas.

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Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in high concentrations in heart muscle, liver, and other tissues. It is commonly elevated in conditions that cause damage to heart muscle, such as myocardial infarction, as well as in liver diseases.

Aspartate Aminotransferase Is Elevated in Diseases Involving The