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Which of the following statements is most accurate? 


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Diverticulitis

Inflammation or infection of one or more diverticula, small bulges or pockets that can form in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

-ase

A suffix used in chemistry to denote enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.

Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic fluid that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking them down into sugars.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas, which can cause severe abdominal pain and is often associated with excessive alcohol consumption or gallstones.

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