FECAL ENZYMES

Question 1

• Enzymes supplied to the gastrointestinal tract by the pancreas are essential for digesting dietary proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Answer 1

FECAL ENZYMES

Question 2

Decreased production of these (fecal) enzymes (pancreatic insufficiency) is associated with disorders such as ________ and _____. Steatorrhea occurs, and undigested food appears in the feces

Answer 2

chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis

Question 3

Detects trypsin enzyme (absent of trypsin is associated with cystic fibrosis)

Answer 3

X-ray Film test

Question 4

In X-ray Film Test inability to digest the gelatin indicates a deficiency in __________

Answer 4

trypsin production

Question 5

• More resistant to intestinal degradation and is a more sensitive indicator of less severe cases of pancreatic insufficiency
• Stable in fecal specimen up to 10 days at room temperature

Answer 5

Chymotrypsin

Question 6

Chymotrypsin is measured by

Answer 6

spectrophotometry

Question 7

An enzyme form produced by the pancreas and accounts about 6% of all secreted pancreatic enzyme

Answer 7

Elastase 1

Question 8

• Sensitive and specific test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
• The test is specific in differentiating pancreatic from nonpancreatic causes in patients with steatorrhea.
• It is not affected by motility disorders or mucosal defects

Answer 8

Elastase 1