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In hepatitis, which organ becomes inflamed?
  1. Kidney
  2. Lung
  3. Liver
  4. Pancreas
Explanation
Answer: C - Liver becomes inflamed in hepatitis.

Hepatitis is a viral disease characterized by inflammation of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis virus.

Pneumonitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the lung tissue.

Nephritis is the inflammation of the kidney.

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas.

Note: the word ending with - itis, indicates inflammation.
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