Pancreas Normal + Path Flashcards
The pancreas is located in the ________ region.
epigastric
Where are the alpha and beta cells of the pancreas located?
islet of Langerhans
The beta cells of the pancreas secrete _______, and the alpha cells secrete ________.
insulin; glucagon
The secretion of insulin and glucagon are ________ functions of the pancreas
endocrine
_______ secrete pancreatic juice (enzymes)
Acinar cells
The acinar cells secrete which enzymes?
amylase and lipase
The production of enzymes is the ________ function of the pancreas
exocrine
The pancreas is ________ to the stomach
posterior
The uncinate process is _________ to the MPV
posterior
The uncinate process is ________ to the SMA
lateral
The duct of Wirsung should not exceed ______.
2mm
The pancreatic head is _________ to the IVC
anterior
The CBD is located _______ and _______ to the pancreatic head
posterior; lateral
The GDA is located _______ and _______ to the pancreatic head
anterior; lateral
The pancreas neck is _______ to the MPV
anterior
The posterior wall of the stomach lies _________ to the pancreatic body
anterior
As age increases, fatty tissue _______.
increases
An 85 year old patient would have a pancreas with ________ echogenicity.
increased
A 20 year old patient would have a pancreas with _________ echogenicity
decreased
What is the accessory duct of the pancreas that branches off the main pancreatic duct?
duct of santorini
The pancreas has what relationship to the peritoneum?
retroperitoneal
Acute pancreatitis has an increase in which lab values?
amylase and lipase
Pancreatic duct dilatation occurs when the pancreatic ducts exceeds?
2 mm
What is a common finding with pancreatitis?
pseudocyst
