GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LIVER PANCREAS

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a risk factor for pancreas disease
A
alcoholism
B
older age
C
atkins diet
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Smoking, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas, family history of pancreatic cancer, and certain genetic syndromes are all known risk factors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Certain factors may increase your chances of developing pancreatic cancer. Risk factors that have been scientifically proven to have biological or genetic links to pancreatic cancer are cigarette smoking, chronic pancreatitis and family history.

Detailed explanation-3: -About 4 out of 5 cases of acute pancreatitis improve quickly and don’t cause any serious further problems. However, 1 in 5 cases are severe and can result in life-threatening complications, such as multiple organ failure. In severe cases where complications develop, there’s a high risk of the condition being fatal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tobacco use. Smoking is one of the most important risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Being overweight. Being very overweight (obese) is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Diabetes. Chronic pancreatitis. Workplace exposure to certain chemicals. Age. Gender. Race. More items •09-Jun-2020

Detailed explanation-5: -Acute Pancreatitis. Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreatic Cysts. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Periampullary and Bile Duct Diseases.

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