chapter 44 part 2 vidlec Flashcards
it is a group of pancreatic cells which is composed of alpha (20%) secretes glucagon, beta (90%) secretes insulin, delta cells (5%) secrete somatostatin
islet of langerhans
growth inhibiting hormone and insulin and glucagon inhibitor
somatostatin
lowers glucose and promotes glucose storage
insulin
autodigestion of the pancreas
pancreatitis
a process in which the pancreas’s own enzymes destroy its tissue, causing inflammation
pancreatitis
‘pancreatic duct becomes obstructed’, and enzymes back up, causing autodigestion and inflammation of the pancreas
acute pancreatitis
progressive inflammatory disorder with destruction of the pancreas
chronic pancreatitis
right or left pain
gallbladder
right
right or left pain
pancreas
left
what are the major cause of pancreatitis
alcohol consumption
malnutrition
what is the recommended position for undergoing surgery in gallbladder
low fowler
stimulates fats and proteins for conversion in liver for additional glucose
glyconeogenesis
local complication of pancreatitis
pseudocyst
abscess pus
Recurrent attack of severe upper abdominal and back pain with vomiting; opioids has no relief
chronic pancreatitis
evaluates islet of Langerhans cell function
glucose tolerance test
what part of pancreas is usually removed
head