Which Statement Is False About the Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis?

• A) Pancreatic acinar cells metabolize ethanol,which generates toxic metabolites.
• B) Injury to the pancreatic acinar cells permit leakage of pancreatic enzymes,which digest pancreatic tissue.
• C) Acute pancreatitis is an autoimmune disease in which immunoglobulins G (IgG)coats the pancreatic acinar cells so they are destroyed by the pancreatic enzymes.
• D) When gallstones are present,bile flows into the pancreas contributing to attacks.

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