Regions of the pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
The head of the pancreas is
A
-Broad
* In loop of duodenum
2
Q
The body of the pancreas is
A
- Slender
- Extends toward spleen
3
Q
The tail of the pancreas is
A
- Short and rounded
4
Q
Pancreatic acini contains blind___, are lined with___, contain scattered____
A
- Blind pockets
- Are lined with simple cuboidal epithelium
- Contain scattered pancreatic islets
5
Q
Pancreatic islets are what types of tissues of pancreas.
A
- Endocrine tissues of pancreas
- Scattered (1% of pancreatic cells
6
Q
What do pancreatic enzymes include
A
- Pancreatic alpha-amylase
- Pancreatic lipase
- Nucleases
- Proteolytic enzymes
7
Q
The liver is the largest
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visceral organ (1.5 kg; 3.3 lb)
8
Q
Where does the liver lie
A
right hypochondriac and epigastric regions
9
Q
Where does the liver extend?
A
to left hypochondriac and umbilical regions
10
Q
The liver performs
A
essential metabolic and synthetic functions
