Which of the following tests is NOT useful for evaluating iron storage and metabolism?
A. The amount (concentration) of ferritin in blood plasma
B. The amount (concentration) of iron in blood serum
C. The amount (percentage) of iron bound to iron transport protein (iron binding protein) in blood serum
D. The amount (concentration) of iron transport protein (iron binding protein) present in blood serum
E. The amount (concentration) of vitamin B12 in blood serum
Question 2
Which of the following statements about pancreatitis is INCORRECT?
A. Patients who drink excessive amounts of alcohol are prone to pancreatitis.
B. Mild episodes are accompanied by abdominal pain and elevated pancreatic enzymes.
C. This disease develops because the pancreatic islets are incapable of secreting sufficient insulin.
D. Each bout destroys some pancreatic tissue.