Steatorrhea in pancreatic insufficiency is primarily due to deficiency of:
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Correct answer: Lipase
Lipase deficiency impairs fat digestion, leading to fatty stools (steatorrhea). Lipase is particularly sensitive to pancreatic dysfunction.
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