Once the tolls on the canal had paid for its construction in 1882, they were eliminated. After the opening of the canal, additional canals were constructed to connect the Erie Canal to Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, and the Finger Lakes. The Erie Canal and its neighbors became known as the New York State Canal System.
Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase or ALT is an enzyme found primarily in the liver but also to a lesser degree, the heart and other tissues. It is useful in diagnosing liver function more so than SGOT levels. Decreased SGPT in combination with increased cholesterol levels is seen in cases of a congested liver.
GGT is concentrated in the liver, but itâs also present in the gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. GGT blood levels are usually high when the liver is damaged. This test is often done with other tests that measure liver enzymes if thereâs a possibility of liver damage.enerally, the higher the GGT level the greater the damage to the liver. Some of the conditions that result in increased GGT include: 1  overuse of alcohol. 2  chronic viral hepatitis. 3  lack of blood flow to the liver. 4  liver tumor. 5  cirrhosis, or scarred liver. 6  overuse of certain drugs or other toxins.