Case 3 - teach me physiology Flashcards

1
Q

what is the water and carbon dioxide combination in the exocrine pancreas catalysed by

A

the enzyme carbonic anhydrase

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2
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what is the product formed from this

A

carbonic acid

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3
Q

what does carbonic acid dissociate into

A

hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions

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4
Q

where are the bicarbonate ions transported to

A

into the intercalated ducts of the pancreas in exchange for Cl-

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5
Q

what stimulates the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas

A

vagal innervation

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6
Q

what does secretin do

A

hormone that causes the pancreatic cells to secrete the alkaline parts of the pancreatic juice

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7
Q

what does the main pancreatic duct merge with

A

the bile duct, which leads to the Ampulla of Vater. it is here that these secretions pour into the duodenum and help neutralise and digest chyme

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8
Q

how can pancreatitis be diagnosed

A

by detection of pancreatic amylase and lipase in the blood

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9
Q

where is secretin released from

A

the S cells in the duodenum

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