Stephan is doing a school report on cities with high amounts of air pollution. Which of the following diseases should he focus on in his description of
possible effects of air pollution?
- Cancer
Weather emergency C. that's my answee
D. having trouble relaxing
Answer:
The correct option is: b) Serum amylase
Explanation:
Amylase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary gland that is responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
When the pancreas is inflamed or damaged, it produces abnormal amount of the amylase enzyme. Therefore, blood serum amylase test is usually performed to determine the amount of amylase in the body for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
<u>Therefore, </u><u>blood serum amylase test</u><u> can be used to detect pancreatic injury. </u>
