Pancreas Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Cells of the exocrine part of pancreas and secretion
A
Centroacinar cells
Pancreatic enzymes
2
Q
Points to identify slide of a pancreas
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Lightly staining Islets of langerhans
Parenchyma with serous acini divided into lobules
Pyramidal acinar cells
3
Q
Electron microscopic features of acinar cells
A
Basophilic base
Pyramidal
Granular apex
4
Q
Differentiate parotid gland from pancreas
A
Pancreas: centroacinar cells. Parotid: striated ducts and myoepithelial cells
5
Q
Why are pancreatic enzymes releasEd in inactive form
A
Prevent self digestion of the pancreas
6
Q
What feature of the cystic duct may prevent its cannulation?
A
It’s too close to other vessels, it has valves of Heister making it hard to canulate
7
Q
Factors influencing gall bladder contraction
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