Chapter 54: Pancreas Flashcards

1
Q

Identify the regions of the pancreas:

A
  1. Head
  2. neck (in front of superior mesenteric vein)
  3. uncinate process
  4. body
  5. tail
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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)

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3
Q

What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

A

Islets of Langerhans:
α-cells: glucagon
β-cells: insulin

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4
Q

What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

A

Digestive enzymes:

  • amylase
  • lipase
  • trypsin
  • chymotrypsin
  • carboxypeptidase
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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

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