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Chapter 14: Pancreas Flashcards

1
Q

The pancreas is a Retroperitoneal structure, except for _____

A

A small portion of the head

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2
Q

What is the normal length of the pancreas

A

12-18 cm

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3
Q

The pancreas is ___% exocrine and ___ endocrine

A

90%, 10%

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4
Q

The exocrine part of the pancreas secretes ______

A

Enzymes

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5
Q

List the enzymes the pancreas secretes

A

Amylase, lipase, trypsin, nucleases, sodium bicarbonate

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6
Q

Amylase processes____

A

Carbs

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7
Q

Lipase processes _____

A

Fats

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8
Q

Trypsin processes

A

Proteins

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9
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Nucleases processes

A

Nucleic acids

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10
Q

Sodium bicarbonate processes

A

Hydrochloric acid

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11
Q

List the endocrine cells located in the islets of langerhans

A

Beta, alpha, delta, gamma, epsilon

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12
Q

Beta cells release

A

Insulin (turns glucose into glycogen)

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13
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Alpha cells release

A

Glucagon (turns glycogen into glucose)

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14
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Delta cells release

A

Somatostatin (alpha and beta inhibitor)

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15
Q

Gamma cells release

A

Pancreatic polypeptide ( blood sugar regulation)

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16
Q

Epsilon cells release

A

Ghrelin (blood sugar regulation)

17
Q

The pancreas is _______ compared to liver

A

Hyperechoic

18
Q

What is the largest component of pancreatic juice

A

Bicarbonate

19
Q

What hormones stimulate acini cells to produce digestive enzymes

A

Cholecystokinin, gastrin, and acetylcholine

20
Q

Pancreatic arcades are vascular connections that supply what part of the pancreas

A

The head

21
Q

The portal vein is formed _____ to the neck of pancreas

A

Posterior

22
Q

The head of the pancreas lies to the _____ of the SMV

A

Right

23
Q

The gastroduodenal artery divides into

A

pancreaticoduodenal branches

24
Q

Hormones that stimulate the formation of pancreatic juice are triggered by____

A

Chyme

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