Elevation of which of the following substances is consistent with hepatic inflammation?

a. Aspartate aminotransferase
b. Bilirubin
c. Alkaline phosphatase
d. Blood urea nitrogen

ANS: A
Elevated levels of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase suggest hepatic in-flammation.

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