In Cases of Acute Pancreatitis, the Parenchyma of the Pancreas

question 8

Multiple Choice

In cases of acute pancreatitis, the parenchyma of the pancreas generally appears:

• A) homogeneous.
• B) echogenic.
• C) calcified.
• D) hypoechoic.

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Definitions:

Methyl Iodide

A chemical compound with the formula CH3I, used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis.

Keto-enol Tautomerization

Keto-enol tautomerization is a chemical equilibrium between a ketone (or aldehyde) and an enol (an alcohol directly bonded to a carbon-carbon double bond), where hydrogen atoms and double bonds are redistributed.

6-phosphate Ester

Refers to a compound containing a phosphate group attached to the sixth carbon of a sugar or organic molecule, commonly involved in energy transfer and signaling pathways.

Sucrose

A sweet substance made from glucose and fructose, familiarly referred to as the sugar found in sugar bowls.