Nikki Has a Disease That Interferes with the Production of Lipase

question 73

Multiple Choice

Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas.Based on this information,a sign of this disease is

• A)high amounts of fat in the stools.
• B)ulcer formation in the stomach.
• C)lack of saliva in the mouth.
• D)low C-reactive protein in blood.

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