× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question

Biology-Forums.com will be permanently shutting down December 31, 2025. For inquiries, email support@studyforce.com.

Top Posters
Since Sunday
g
1
1
New Topic  
Laney2623 Laney2623
wrote...
7 years ago
Compare and contrast acute versus chronic pancreatitis.
 
  What will be an ideal response?
Read 82 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
7 years ago
Acute pancreatitis occurs when blockage of the pancreatic duct and continuous secretion of pancreatic juice eventually cause pancreatic ducts to rupture, allowing the pancreatic juice to escape into the substance of the pancreas. The pancreas destroys the acinar and islet tissues and blood vessels, resulting in inflammation and hemorrhage.
Chronic pancreatitis is secondary from repeated bouts of mild acute pancreatitis. The repeated inflammation and destruction leads to scar formation, impairing the function of the pancreas.
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1069 People Browsing
Related Images
  
 1299
  
 5196
  
 346
Your Opinion
Who's your favorite biologist?
Votes: 752