Question 263 · LEK · Pancreatic cancer

The factors that increase the risk for pancreatic cancer do not include:

  1. A. obesity.
  2. B. insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
  3. C. chronic exposure to aluminum.
  4. D. tobacco smoking.
  5. E. acute pancreatitis.
Hint

Distinguish a short, self-limiting inflammation of the pancreas from long-standing chronic inflammation when listing cancer risk factors.

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