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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term ‘Steatorrhea’? (A) It is passage of fatty, bulky and clay-colored stools. (B) It is caused due to destruction of exocrine portion of pancreas. (C) It can be caused due to impaired digestion and absorption of fat. (D) It can be caused by lipase deficiency. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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(A), (B), (C) and (D) Correct (A), (B) and (C) only (A) and (B) only (A) and (C) only

Explanation

Steatorrhea denotes bulky, fatty, pale clay-colored stools from fat maldigestion and malabsorption due to exocrine pancreatic destruction, lipase deficiency, bile salt deficiency or mucosal disease, leading to increased fecal fat excretion.

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