Exocrine Pancreatic and Digestive Function, and Carbohydrate Metabolism Tests

Question 1

inability to properly digest food due to a lack of digestive enzymes made by the pancreas

Answer 1

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Question 2

most common cause of EPI in dogs

Answer 2

Pancreatic acinar atrophy

Question 3

most common cause of EPI in cats

Answer 3

Chronic pancreatitis

Question 4

this form of pancreatitis produces too many digestive enzymes that it begins to digest itself too

Answer 4

acute pancreatitis

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis in these species are related to breed and diet

Answer 5

Canine

Question 6

Other terms for acute pancreatitis

Answer 6

Necrotizing pancreatitis

Question 7

Also known as Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs

Answer 7

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Question 8

Serum amylase are higher in these species than humans

Answer 8

dogs & cats

Question 9

Specific blood test for pancreatitis

Answer 9

Canine pancreas-lipase specific assay

Question 10

Fats and undigested fibers observed in feces during microscopic examination indicates insufficiency of these substances

Answer 10

lipase & trypsin