All of the following are associated with chronic pancreatitis EXCEPT:
A. repeated episodes of mild acute pancreatitis cause progressive destruction and scarring of pancreatic tissue.
B. periodic elevated levels of amylase and lipase in bloodstream can be detected by laboratory tests.
C. impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients.
D. hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
E. hyperglycemia (higher than normal blood glucose).
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).