A patient with chronic pancreatitis presents with steatorrhea. Which digestive enzyme deficiency is responsible?

A patient with chronic pancreatitis presents with steatorrhea. Which digestive enzyme deficiency is responsible?

  • Correct Answer: Lipase
  • Amylase
  • Trypsin
  • Pepsin

Explanation: Lipase deficiency in chronic pancreatitis causes fat malabsorption leading to steatorrhea.

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