Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis ( 52 Questions)

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Question 14 :

A nurse is teaching a group of students about the role of trypsin in the development of pancreatitis. What should the nurse explain?

A "Trypsin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels."

Incorrect. Trypsin is not a hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.

B "Trypsin is a digestive enzyme that, when activated prematurely, can lead to tissue damage in the pancreas."

Correct. Trypsin is a digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas. When it is prematurely activated within the pancreas, it can lead to tissue damage, contributing to the development of pancreatitis.

C "Trypsin is a neurotransmitter that transmits signals between nerve cells in the pancreas."

Incorrect. Trypsin is not a neurotransmitter; it is a digestive enzyme.

D "Trypsin is a hormone responsible for regulating the production of bile in the pancreas."

Incorrect. Trypsin is not responsible for regulating the production of bile in the pancreas.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis ( 52 Questions)

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