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What is the primary function of duct cells in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of duct cells in the pancreas?
- Produce insulin
- Produce bicarbonate-rich fluid (correct)
- Synthesize digestive enzymes
- Activate bicarbonate channels
Which medication is NOT listed as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis?
Which medication is NOT listed as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis?
- Estrogens
- Penicillin (correct)
- Furosemide
- Erythromycin
In the context of acute pancreatitis, what is the primary function of acinar cells in the pancreas?
In the context of acute pancreatitis, what is the primary function of acinar cells in the pancreas?
- Produce insulin
- Regulate chloride channels
- Synthesize digestive enzymes (correct)
- Produce bicarbonate-rich fluid
Which group of individuals has an increased risk of developing gallstone pancreatitis?
Which group of individuals has an increased risk of developing gallstone pancreatitis?
What is a common cause of ductal obstruction leading to acute pancreatitis in patients with cystic fibrosis?
What is a common cause of ductal obstruction leading to acute pancreatitis in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Which virus is NOT listed as a potential infectious cause of acute pancreatitis?
Which virus is NOT listed as a potential infectious cause of acute pancreatitis?
What anatomical anomaly involves the failure of dorsal and ventral fusion and is present in 5-15% of individuals?
What anatomical anomaly involves the failure of dorsal and ventral fusion and is present in 5-15% of individuals?
'Idiopathic' cases of pancreatitis account for approximately what percentage of total cases according to experts?
'Idiopathic' cases of pancreatitis account for approximately what percentage of total cases according to experts?
'Gallstone pancreatitis' risk is highest among patients with which characteristic related to gallstones?
'Gallstone pancreatitis' risk is highest among patients with which characteristic related to gallstones?
Which medical procedure is associated with a risk of causing acute pancreatitis due to contrast issues and operator dependency?
Which medical procedure is associated with a risk of causing acute pancreatitis due to contrast issues and operator dependency?
