Which of the following statements regarding cholelithiasis is INCORRECT?
A. It occurs more frequently in women than men.
B. Stones are frequently multiple.
C. Bile supersaturated with cholesterol predisposes to biliary calculi.
D. Gallstones blocking the cystic duct can cause obstructive jaundice.
D
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