Lab Values

Question 1

Digestive enzyme for carbohydrates

Answer 1

amylase

Question 2

Amylase is produced by the

Answer 2

pancreas and salivary gland

Question 3

Pancreatitis and salivary gland dysfunction causes

Answer 3

increased levels of serum amylase

Question 4

Amylase is also excreted by the

Answer 4

kidneys, so increased levels are also seen with renal disease ( slow rate of amylase clearance)

Question 5

Lipase levels parallel the

Answer 5

amylase levels

Question 6

Lipase rises _____ and persists _____

Answer 6

later

longer