Chapter 54: Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the regions of the pancreas:
A
- Head
- neck (in front of superior mesenteric vein)
- uncinate process
- body
- tail
2
Q
Why must the duodenum be removed if the head of the pancreas is
removed?
A
They share the same blood supply (gastroduodenal artery)
3
Q
What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?
A
Islets of Langerhans:
α-cells: glucagon
β-cells: insulin
4
Q
What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?
A
Digestive enzymes:
- amylase
- lipase
- trypsin
- chymotrypsin
- carboxypeptidase
5
Q
What maneuver is used to mobilize the duodenum and pancreas
and evaluate the entire pancreas?
A
Kocher maneuver: Incise the lateral attachments of the duodenum and then lift the pancreas to examine the posterior surface