Which of the following serum laboratory values is increased in acute pancreatitis?
a. Bilirubin c. Lactate dehydrogenase
b. Amylase d. Ammonia
B
Serum amylase will rise with acute pancreatitis. The other values are affected by hepatocellular disease.
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1. True 2. False
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