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The stasis of pancreatic juice and bile could result in pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas caused by its own digestive enzymes attacking its tissues, leading to severe abdominal pain and possibly jaundice.
correct option c) Pancreatitis
Explanation:
The stasis of pancreatic juice and bile could result in pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas and can occur when digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas start attacking and damaging its own tissues. This results in symptoms like intense pain in the central abdomen, and possibly jaundice - which is a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The stasis or blockage prevents bile and pancreatic enzymes from reaching the duodenum, where they play crucial roles in digestion, especially fat digestion. This can lead to severe complications, underscoring the importance of addressing the underlying cause, such as removing gallstones, to alleviate the condition.
Other options like gallstones are related but are a cause rather than an effect of bile stasis. Peptic ulcer and Crohn's disease are gastrointestinal disorders with different underlying causes and are less directly related to the stasis of pancreatic juice and bile.