Which condition is an inflammation of the pancreas often caused by long-term alcoholism?

• A. Pancreatitis
• B. Hyperglycemia
• C. Hypoglycemia
• D. Polyphagia

Answer: (A)

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, and long-term alcoholism is a well-known risk factor because alcohol repeatedly injures pancreatic tissue and can cause enzymes to become active inside the pancreas, leading to inflammation and damage. The question targets this inflammatory condition of the pancreas, which is why pancreatitis is the correct answer.

The other terms don’t describe an inflammatory disease of the pancreas. Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia refer to high and low blood glucose levels, respectively, tied to diabetes and metabolic control, not to pancreatic inflammation. Polyphagia means excessive hunger, a symptom that can occur in various conditions but not specifically an inflammatory process of the pancreas.