Microscopic Screening of a Pale,frothy Stool from a Patient with Prolonged

Microscopic screening of a pale,frothy stool from a patient with prolonged diarrhea is performed for fecal neutrophils,fats,and meat fibers.The fecal neutrophil examination result is negative,increased large and small orange droplets are seen in the fat stains,and 10 unstriated muscle fibers are observed.
-Based on the information provided,absence of what substance most likely accounts for the increased orange droplets?

A) Elastase 1
B) Bile salts
C) Amylase
D) Trypsin

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