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PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

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Which of the following features is associated with pancreatitis?

the tissue damage likely results from release of pancreatic enzymes
high cholesterol intake is causative
diabetes is uncommon in chronic pancreatitis
bacterial infection is the etiological cause

Explanation

Answer: A - Pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas, potentially serious disorder, develops because of an injury or disruption of the pancreatic ducts or acini that permits leakage of pancreatic enzymes into pancreatic tissue.

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