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2. A patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes develops sudden, severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Lab tests show elevated serum amylase and lipase. What is the technical primary pathophysiological process occurring?

A. Gastric ulceration.
B. Gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct.
C. Auto-digestion of the pancreas by activated digestive enzymes.
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D. Acute appendicitis.

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  • Gastric ulceration.
  • Gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct.
  • Auto-digestion of the pancreas by activated digestive enzymes.
  • Acute appendicitis.

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