Chapter 54: Pancreas

Question 1

Identify the regions of the pancreas:

Answer 1

1. Head
2. neck (in front of superior mesenteric vein)
3. uncinate process
4. body
5. tail

Question 2

Why must the duodenum be removed if the head of the pancreas is
removed?

Answer 2

They share the same blood supply (gastroduodenal artery)

Question 3

What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

Answer 3

Islets of Langerhans:
α-cells: glucagon
β-cells: insulin

Question 4

What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

Answer 4

Digestive enzymes:

• amylase
• lipase
• trypsin
• chymotrypsin
• carboxypeptidase

Question 5

What maneuver is used to mobilize the duodenum and pancreas
and evaluate the entire pancreas?

Answer 5

Kocher maneuver: Incise the lateral attachments of the duodenum and then lift the pancreas to examine the posterior surface