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question 40

name the blood test that measures protein released into damaged heart muscle, as occurs with a heart attack.

a) lipid panel
b) troponin i
c) stress test
d) elisa
e) cbc

Explanation:

• Option A: A lipid panel measures cholesterol and fats, not heart - muscle - related proteins.
• Option B: Troponin I is a protein that is released when heart muscle is damaged (like in a heart attack), and a blood test for troponin I is used to detect this.
• Option C: A stress test assesses heart function during physical stress, not a blood test for heart - muscle - damaged proteins.
• Option D: ELISA (Enzyme - Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a general laboratory technique, not specific to heart attack - related protein measurement.
• Option E: CBC (Complete Blood Count) measures blood cells, not heart - muscle - related proteins.

Answer:

B. troponin I