Question 28 (part 2) · LEK · Acute pancreatitis
In acute pancreatitis the following abnormalities are typically observed in blood tests:
- A. increased activity of amylase and lipase.
- B. decreased activity of amylase and lipase.
- C. increased activity of amylase and decreased activity of lipase.
- D. decreased activity of amylase and increased activity of lipase.
- E. increased activity of amylase and normal activity of lipase.
Hint
Injury to acinar cells releases digestive enzymes into the bloodstream.
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