What are the major causes of chronic pancreatitis?
A) Malnutrition and acute pancreatitis
B) Alcohol consumption and obesity
C) Alcohol consumption and acute pancreatitis
D) Malnutrition and alcohol consumption
Ans: D
Feedback: Alcohol consumption in Western societies and malnutrition worldwide are the major causes of chronic pancreatitis. Obesity is a form of malnutrition. Acute pancreatitis does not usually lead to chronic pancreatitis unless complications develop.
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