Acute pancreatitis can be caused by all of these conditions except _____.
A) gallstones
B) exposure to toxins
C) stress
D) alcohol abuse
E) elevated blood triglycerides

Question

Acute pancreatitis can be caused by all of these conditions except _____.​
A) ​gallstones
B) ​exposure to toxins
C) ​stress
D) ​alcohol abuse
E) ​elevated blood triglycerides

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While stress can exacerbate symptoms of pancreatitis, it is not a direct cause. Gallstones, exposure to toxins, alcohol abuse, and elevated blood triglycerides are all known causes of acute pancreatitis.

Acute Pancreatitis Can Be Caused by All of These Conditions