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Pancreatitis

Question 1 of 5

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Select the possible direct causes of pancreatitis:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Smoking

  • Alcohol abuse

  • Fibre rich diet

  • Gallstones

  • Abdominal trauma

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

1

Gallstones are the most common cause of pancreatitis.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

1

Which of the following are involved in the pathophysiology of alcohol induced pancreatitis?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ethanol metabolism produces toxic metabolites

  • Diversion of bile into the pancreatic duct

  • Leakage of pancreatic enzymes

  • Disruption of pancreatic acinar cells

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

Which of the following are involved in pathophysiology of pancreatitis resulting from gallstones?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Biliary tract obstruction

  • Stones move into the common bile duct (CBD)

  • Diversion of bile into the pancreatic duct

  • Premature activation of enzymes

  • Auto-digestion

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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Pancreatic inflammatory response involves and leads to which of the following?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Pancreatic acinar cells synthesise trypsin.

  • Trypsin converts kallikrein to bradykinin.

  • Bradykinin increases capillary permeability leading to oedema.

  • Interstitial oedema within pancreatic tissue can result in necrosis.

Explanation

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