Question

What test can measure injury to skeletal muscle?

Dr. Arora suspects a patient has seriously injured his leg muscle. A blood test that measures_______ levels can help determine the extent of his muscle injury.
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Answer 1

myoglobin hope this helps

Answer 2

Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, skeletal muscle, and other tissues. Increased amounts of CK are released into the blood when there is muscle damage. This test measures the amount of creatine kinase in the blood.