Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Name of main pancreatic duct
A
Duct of Wirsung
2
Q
Distinct property of acinar cells?
A
Zymogen granules
3
Q
Distinct property of the islet cells?
A
Secretory granules
4
Q
Three anatomic subdivisions of the pancreas?
A
- Head
- Neck
- Tail
5
Q
What controls the passage of pancreatic juice and bile into the duodenum?
A
Sphincter of Oddi
6
Q
Some of the enzymes secreted by the pancreas?
A
- Trypsin
- Chymotrypsin
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Elastase
7
Q
What is the endocrine pancreas organized into?
A
islets of Langerhans
8
Q
Where are insulin and glucagon synthesized?
A
Beta and alpha cells, respectively
