Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis ( 52 Questions)
Incorrect. High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) are not a direct cause of pancreatitis.
Incorrect. Low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia) are not directly associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatitis.
Correct. In pancreatitis, calcium can accumulate in the pancreas and form deposits, contributing to tissue damage and inflammation.
Incorrect. Calcium does play a role in the development and progression of pancreatitis, particularly in the form of calcium deposits within the pancreatic tissue.
A) Incorrect. High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) are not a direct cause of pancreatitis.
B) Incorrect. Low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia) are not directly associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatitis.
C) Correct. In pancreatitis, calcium can accumulate in the pancreas and form deposits, contributing to tissue damage and inflammation.
D) Incorrect. Calcium does play a role in the development and progression of pancreatitis, particularly in the form of calcium deposits within the pancreatic tissue.