Sarah has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.The first treatment is to remove 90% of her pancreatic tissue surgically.Due to the loss of exocrine tissue,which of the following foods will Sarah have more difficulty digesting post-surgery?

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Pancreatic tissue produces enzymes to digest all three macronutrients: lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. The loss of exocrine tissue will result in difficulty digesting all three macronutrients, so the correct answer is D- all of these.

Sarah Has Been Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer