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Primary pancreatic enzyme
The exocrine portion of the pancreas is called the acinar
True
The endocrine portion of the pancreas is called the acinar
False
Serum amylase activity that is ___ than __ times the reference range usually suggests pancreatitis
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This method measures the production of reducing sugars as amylase catalyzes the breakdown of starch
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Method that measures the disappearance of starch as it is broken down to reduce sugars through amylase activity
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Calcium binding anticoagulants like EDTA should not be used for amylase test methods because amylase requires the presence of calcium for activity
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Calcium binding anticoagulants like EDTA can be used for amylase test methods because amylase does not require the presence of calcium for activity
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Presence of lipemia may reduce amylase activity
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Presence of lipemia has no effect on amylase activity
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The saccharogenic method is not ideal for canine samples because maltase in canine samples may artificially elevate assay results
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The saccharogenic method is not ideal for feline samples because maltase in feline samples may artificially elevate assay results
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Proteolytic enzyme that aids digestion by catalyzing the reaction that breaks down the proteins of ingested food
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Trypsin analyses are performed on ____________
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