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Which of the following is a common cause of jaundice?
Which of the following is a common cause of jaundice?
- Excessive bile excretion
- Overproduction of bilirubin
- Impaired bile flow with accumulation in liver cells (correct)
- Overactive pancreatic enzymes
What is the main type of cells in the pancreas responsible for enzyme secretion?
What is the main type of cells in the pancreas responsible for enzyme secretion?
- Islets of Langherhan
- Exocrine cells
- Endocrine cells
- Acinar cells (correct)
What is the definition of acute pancreatitis?
What is the definition of acute pancreatitis?
- Chronic inflammation of the pancreatic ducts
- Gradual development of pancreatic abscess
- Sudden inflammation of the endocrine cells in the pancreas
- Rapid onset of abdominal pain due to enzymatic necrosis and inflammation of the pancreas (correct)
What is a common complication of acute pancreatitis?
What is a common complication of acute pancreatitis?
What can exacerbate neonatal jaundice?
What can exacerbate neonatal jaundice?
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