Which Procedure Is Most Commonly Performed to Resect a Benign

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which procedure is most commonly performed to resect a benign pancreatic tumor?

• A) Total pancreatectomy
• B) Gastrojejunostomy
• C) Subtotal distal pancreatectomy
• D) Pancreaticoduodenectomy

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of hormones or other substances from a gland or organ.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.

Immune Response

The reaction of the body's immune system to foreign substances or pathogens, including the production of antibodies and other defense mechanisms.