What Is the Major Effect When a Gallstone Obstructs the Cystic

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is the major effect when a gallstone obstructs the cystic duct?

• A)intrahepatic jaundice
• B)acute pancreatitis
• C)severe colicky pain in upper right quadrant
• D)inflammation and infection in the gall bladder

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Definitions:

Intestinal Wall

The multi-layered tissue lining the intestines, responsible for nutrient absorption and barrier protection against pathogens.

Abnormal Dilations

unusual expansions or widenings of vessels, cavities, or organ passages in the body.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that involve the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the breakdown of waste products.

Fats

Nutrients that give energy, support cell growth, and help in the absorption of certain vitamins.