1.4 The Pancreas Flashcards
How is the Pancreas Peritonised?
It is Retroperitoneal
Where does the Pancreas extend from / to? (Right to Left)
The Duodenum to the Spleen
What are the 4 parts of the Pancreas?
- The Head of the Pancreas
- The Neck of the Pancreas
- The Body of the Pancreas
- The Tail of the Pancreas
What is the Blood Supply to the Head of the Pancreas?
- The Superior Pancreatoduodenal Artery
2. The Superior Mesenteric Artery
What is the Blood Supply to the Neck of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Branches of the Splenic Artery
What is the Blood Supply to the Body of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Branches of the Splenic Artery
What is the Blood Supply to the Tail of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Branches of the Splenic Artery
What is the Venous Drainage of the Head of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Veins leading to the Superior Mesenteric Vein
What is the Venous Drainage of the Neck of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Veins leading to the Splenic Vein
What is the Venous Drainage of the Body of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Veins leading to the Splenic Vein
What is the Venous Drainage of the Tail of the Pancreas?
The Pancreatic Veins leading to the Splenic Vein
What are the Parts of the Exocrine Pancreas?
- The Pancreatic Acini Cells
- The Intercalating Ducts
- The Interlobular Ducts
- The Intralobular Ducts
What is the Part of the Endocrine Pancreas?
The Islets of Langerhans
What type of cells are found within the Islets of Langerhans?
- Alpha Cells
- Beta Cells
- Delta Cells
What do Alpha Cells of the Pancreas Secrete?
Glucagon
