Therefore, if the GGT level is normal in a person with a high ALP, the cause of the elevated ALP is most likely bone disease. The GGT test is sometimes used to help detect liver disease and bile duct obstructions.
Another example of an inclined plane is a wedge. A wedge is an inclined plane that pushes objects apart. An axe, knife and a chisel are wedges because their blades are sloped like an inclined plane. These simple machines multiply the effort that you apply and make it easier to cut things. A saw is another type of wedge.
A machine is a tool used to make work easier. Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier. They have few or no moving parts. There are 6 simple machines: Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screw, Lever, Wheel and Axle, and Pulley.