Accessory organs of the GI tract Flashcards
What does the spleen act as a filter for?
Blood
How is the spleen peritonised?
Intraperitonised
In which region of the abdominal cavity is the spleen located?
Left Hypochondrial
Does the spleen move with respiration?
Yes
The tail of which organ is closely related to the hilum of the spleen?
Pancreas
What are the functions of the spleen?
Storage of RBCs
Blood filter
Immune Response
Phagocytosis
How is the pancreas peritonised?
Retro
Which vein is formed posterior to the neck of the pancreas?
Hepatic portal vein
Into which part of the duodenum does the pancreatic duct open?
Sphincter of Oddi
What is the bare area of the liver actually bare of?
Peritoneum
The extra hepatic biliary apparatus consist of?
Hepatic duct Common Hepatic Ducts Gall Bladder Cystic Duct Bile ducts
Where is bile produced?
Liver
Where is bile stored?
Gall bladder
Where does bile enter the gut tube?
Duodenum
What is the function of bile?
Emulsification of fats