A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Show an Increased Level of Angiotensin-Converting

question 52

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results show an increased level of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) .This finding is most indicative of which of the following?

• A)Alzheimer's disease
• B)Parkinson's disease
• C)Advanced pulmonary carcinoma
• D)Sarcoidosis

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