Pancreatic Function Flashcards
1
Q
What test is a direct determination of the exocrine secretory capacity of the pancreas
A
Secretin cck test
2
Q
What test would be used to differentiate pancreatic insufficiency from malabsorption syndrome
A
D-xylose absorption
3
Q
What enzyme is used in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis
A
Amylase and lipase
4
Q
Cystic fibrosis is likely to produce what conditions
A
Scarring of the pancreas, intestinal obstruction in the newborn, pulmonary infections
5
Q
The proper time period for the collection of a fecal fat specimen is
A
72 hours
6
Q
The main pancreatic duct drains into the
A
duodenum
7
Q
Enzymes produced by the pancreas include
A
Trypsin and lipase
8
Q
The hormone responsible for gluconeogenesis is
A
Glucagon
9
Q
The most specific enzyme test for acute pancreatitis is
A
Lipase
