Which statement is false regarding the pathophysiologic process of acute pancreatitis?
A) Bile duct or pancreatic duct obstruction blocks the outflow of pancreatic digestive enzymes.
B) Acute pancreatitis can also result from direct cellular injury from drugs or viral infection.
C) Acute pancreatitis is an autoimmune disease in which immunoglobulin G (IgG) coats the pancreatic acinar cells; consequently, the pancreatic enzymes destroy the cells.
D) Acute pancreatitis is usually mild and spontaneously resolves.

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The backup of pancreatic secretions and the activation and release of enzymes (activated trypsin activates chymotrypsin,lipase,and elastase)within the pancreatic acinar cells cause acute pancreatitis,an obstructive disease.The activated enzymes cause autodigestion (e.g.,proteolysis,lipolysis)of the pancreatic cells and tissues,resulting in inflammation.Acute pancreatitis is usually a mild disease and spontaneously resolves; however,approximately 20% of those with the disease develop a severe acute pancreatitis that requires hospitalization.Pancreatitis develops because of a blockage to the outflow of pancreatic digestive enzymes caused by bile duct or pancreatic duct obstruction (e.g.,gallstones).Acute pancreatitis can also result from direct cellular injury from drugs or viral infection.

Which Statement Is False Regarding the Pathophysiologic Process of Acute