Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis ( 52 Questions)
Incorrect. Pancreatitis is not primarily caused by a bacterial infection in the pancreas. Infections can be secondary complications in some cases.
Correct. The main cause of pancreatitis is inflammation and damage to the pancreatic tissue, often due to factors like gallstones, alcohol abuse, or certain medications.
Incorrect. While excessive production of digestive enzymes can contribute to pancreatitis, it is not the primary cause.
Incorrect. A lack of blood flow to the pancreas (ischemia) can be a contributing factor in some cases, but it is not the primary cause of pancreatitis.
A) Incorrect. Pancreatitis is not primarily caused by a bacterial infection in the pancreas. Infections can be secondary complications in some cases.
B) Correct. The main cause of pancreatitis is inflammation and damage to the pancreatic tissue, often due to factors like gallstones, alcohol abuse, or certain medications.
C) Incorrect. While excessive production of digestive enzymes can contribute to pancreatitis, it is not the primary cause.
D) Incorrect. A lack of blood flow to the pancreas (ischemia) can be a contributing factor in some cases, but it is not the primary cause of pancreatitis.