Ch. 12 Tempkin Test

Question 1

A small part of the _______ of the pancreas is enclosed in peritoneum.

a. tail
b. body
c. neck
d. head

Answer 1

d. head

Question 2

Arterial flow to the head, body, and tail of the pancreas is through the

a. suprapancreatic, pancreatic, and prepancreatic arteries.
b. suprapancreatic, pancreatic, and caudal pancreatic arteries.
c. prepancreatic, pancreatic, and prehilar arteries.
d. anterior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal and splenic arteries.

Answer 2

d. anterior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal and splenic arteries.

Question 3

The gastroduodenal artery divides into

a. lateral and medial superior pancreaticoduodenal branches.
b. proper and common hepatic arteries.
c. anterior and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal branches.
d. anterior and posterior portasplenic arteries.

Answer 3

c. anterior and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal branches.

Question 4

The head of the pancreas lies

a. to the right of the SMV, in the C-loop of the duodenum, and anterior to the IVC.
b. to the right of the SMV, in the C-loop of the duodenum, and posterior to the IVC.
c. to the left of the SMV, outside the C-loop of the duodenum, and anterior to the IVC.
d. to the left of the SMV, in the C-loop of the duodenum, and anterior to the IVC.

Answer 4

a. to the right of the SMV, in the C-loop of the duodenum, and anterior to the IVC.

Question 5

The length of the pancreas is
Select one:
a. 3 to 5 cm.
b. 8 to 10 cm.
c. 12 to 18 cm. 
d. 15 to 20 cm.

Answer 5

c. 12 to 18 cm.

Question 6

The portal vein is formed
Select one:
a. posterior to the neck of the pancreas.
b. anterior to the neck of the pancreas.
c. posterior to the head of the pancreas.
d. anterior to the head of the pancreas.

Answer 6

a. posterior to the neck of the pancreas.

Question 7

The tail of the pancreas
Select one:
a. lies between the stomach anteriorly and left kidney posteriorly and extends to the splenic hilum.
b. lies between the stomach posteriorly and left kidney anteriorly and extends to the lateral aspect of the spleen.
c. lies with the stomach and left kidney posterior and extends to the lateral aspect of the spleen.
d. lies with the stomach and left kidney anterior and extends to the hilum of the spleen.

Answer 7

a. lies between the stomach anteriorly and left kidney posteriorly and extends to the splenic hilum.

Question 8

The thickness of the pancreas is approximately
Select one:
a. 2 cm.
b. 2.5 cm. 
c. 3 cm.
d. 3.5 cm.

Answer 8

b. 2.5 cm.

Question 9

The width of the pancreas is
Select one:
a. 3 to 5 cm. 
b. 8 to 10 cm.
c. 12 to 18 cm.
d. 15 to 20 cm.

Answer 9

a. 3 to 5 cm.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the anteroposterior dimensions of the pancreas?
Select one:
a. The head is 1 to 2 cm; the neck is 0.5 to 1 cm; the body is 2 to 3 cm; and the tail is 1 to 2 cm.
b. The head is 2 to 3 cm; the neck is 0.5 to 1 cm; the body is 3 to 3.5 cm; and the tail is 3 to 4 cm.
c. The head is 2 to 3 cm; the neck is 0.5 to 1 cm; the body is 2 to 3 cm; and the tail is 1 to 2 cm.
d. The head is 2 to 3 cm; the neck is 1.5 to 2.5 cm; the body is 2 to 3 cm; and the tail is 1 to 2 cm.

Answer 10

d. The head is 2 to 3 cm; the neck is 1.5 to 2.5 cm; the body is 2 to 3 cm; and the tail is 1 to 2 cm.

Question 11

Which statement best describes the locations of the neck, body, and tail of the pancreas?
Select one:
a. The neck lies posterior to the portasplenic confluence; the body lies anterior to the SMA; and the tail lies just to the left of the spine.
b. The neck lies anterior to the portasplenic confluence; the body lies anterior to the SMA; and the tail lies just to the left of the spine.
c. The neck lies posterior to the portasplenic confluence; the body lies posterior to the SMA; and the tail lies just to the right of the spine.
d. The neck lies anterior to the portasplenic confluence; the body lies posterior to the SMA; and the tail lies just to the left of the spine.

Answer 11

b. The neck lies anterior to the portasplenic confluence; the body lies anterior to the SMA; and the tail lies just to the left of the spine.

Question 12

Which statement describes the structures closely related to the head of the pancreas?
Select one:
a. The common bile duct (CBD) is posterolateral, and the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) is posterolateral.
b. The common bile duct is anterolateral, and the gastroduodenal artery is posterolateral.
c. The common bile duct is posterolateral, and the gastroduodenal artery is anterolateral.
d. The common bile duct is anterolateral, and the gastroduodenal artery is anterolateral.

Answer 12

c. The common bile duct is posterolateral, and the gastroduodenal artery is anterolateral.

Question 13

A water-filled stomach makes the pancreas more difficult to visualize. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Hormones that stimulate the formation of pancreatic juice are triggered by chyme. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

In most cases, shadows from the stomach and duodenum obliterate the pancreas and make it difficult to visualize. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Pancreatic juice is composed enzymes that help digest fats, proteins, carbohydrates & nucleic acids. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Pancreatic juice reaches the duodenum via the common bile duct. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Sagittal views of the pancreas show the gland in axial (short axis). ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Sonographically, the pancreas appears isoechoic to the liver. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

False

Question 20

he acini cells produce the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somastatin. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

The CBD and GDA appear circular in the long axis (transverse view) of the pancreas. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The contour of the pancreas cannot be observed on ultrasound. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 22

False

Question 23

The exocrine function of the pancreas is carried out by the beta cells. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

The main pancreatic duct can be seen in the body of the pancreas. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The pancreas is mostly an endocrine gland. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 25

False