51. A patient with a history of alcohol abuse develops acute pancreatitis. What is the technical primary pathophysiological event leading to the inflammation?
A.
Autoimmune attack on the pancreas.
B.
Obstruction of the pancreatic duct by a gallstone.
C.
Premature activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas.
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D.
Bacterial infection.
📖 Additional Information
Autoimmune attack on the pancreas.
Obstruction of the pancreatic duct by a gallstone.
Premature activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas.
