4.1.2 The Pancreas

Question 1

Is the Pancreas an Exocrine or an Endocrine organ?

Answer 1

Both

Question 2

What is the Endocrine Function of the Pancreas?

Answer 2

Secrete Insulin and Glucagon to control blood Glucose

Question 3

Which part of the Pancreas is associated with the Endocrine?

Answer 3

The Islets of Langerhans

Question 4

What is the Exocrine function of the Pancreas?

Answer 4

The secretion of Powerful Digestive Enzymes into the Duodenum to aid with the digestion of chyme

Question 5

Which parts of the Pancreas are associated with the Exocrine Function?

Answer 5

1. The Pancreatic Acini
2. The Intercalated Ducts
3. The Interlobular Ducts
4. The Intralobular Duct
5. The Pancreatic Duct

Question 6

What are the 4 areas of the Pancreas?

Answer 6

1. The Head of the Pancreas
2. The Neck of the Pancreas
3. The Body of the Pancreas
4. The Tail of the Pancreas

Question 7

How is the Pancreas related to the Duodenum?

Answer 7

The Head of the Pancreas is surrounded by the C-Shaped Curve of the Duodenum

Question 8

How is the Pancreas Peritonised?

Answer 8

It is Retroperitoneal

Question 9

Which Vein is formed Posterior to the Neck of the Pancreas?

Answer 9

The Hepatic Portal Vein

Question 10

Into which part of the Duodenum does the Pancraetic Duct open?

Answer 10

The Descending Part of the Duodenum, through the Major Duodenal Papilla

Question 11

If there is a Blockage to the Major Duodenal Papilla / Distal Main Pancreatic Duct, what happens to the Digestive Enzymes?

Answer 11

The Enter the Duodenum through the Accessory Pancreatic Duct