A blood test that measures creatine kinase (CK) can identify ____.
A) gout
B) heart disease
C) leukemia
D) diabetes mellitus
E) sickle cell anemia

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Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, skeletal muscle, and other tissues. Elevated levels of CK in the blood can indicate damage to tissues where CK is found, such as the heart. Therefore, a blood test measuring CK can be used to identify heart disease, especially myocardial infarction (heart attack).

A Blood Test That Measures Creatine Kinase (CK) Can Identify