Endocrine Flashcards
Islets of Langerhans
Islotes de Langerhans.
Islets of Langerhans/Islotes de Langerhans
Cluster of cells within the pancreas responsible for the production and release of hormones that regulate glucose levels. Alpha cells=glucagon. Beta cells=insulin
Adenocarcinomas/Adenocarcinomas
Type of cancer that starts in mucus-producing glandular cells of the body.
Adenocarcinomas/Adenocarcinomas
Type of cancer that starts in mucus-producing glandular cells of the body.
Tumor Endócrino/Neuroendocrine tumor
Cancers that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. These have traits similar to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells.
Are rare and can occur anywhere in the body. Most occur in the lungs, appendix, small intestine, rectum and pancreas.
Vesícula biliar
Gall Bladder
Conducto biliar común
Common bile duct
Nódulos linfáticos
Lymph nodes
Pancreatectomía distal
Distal pancreatectomy
Manguito rotador
Rotator cuff