Why do cardiac enzymes rise after an acute myocardial infarction?
A. White cells are attracted to the site of muscle injury.
B. Injured fibers increase their synthesis of cardiac muscle enzymes.
C. Cardiac enzymes leak from the damaged muscle fibers into the bloodstream.
D. Blood flow to the injured muscle is increased.
C
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