Human Pancreas Flashcards
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
Die Hauptfunktion der Bauchspeicheldrüse ist die Produktion von Verdauungsenzymen und Hormonen.
True or False: The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
Wahr
Fill in the blank: The pancreas is located behind the ______.
Magen
What hormone does the pancreas release to lower blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What is the role of glucagon?
Glucagon erhöht den Blutzuckerspiegel.
Multiple Choice: Which enzyme is NOT produced by the pancreas? A) Amylase B) Lipase C) Pepsin D) Trypsin
C) Pepsin
What is the name of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin?
Beta-Zellen
True or False: The pancreas is part of the digestive system.
Wahr
Fill in the blank: The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the ______.
Dünndarm
What condition is characterized by insufficient insulin production?
Diabetes mellitus
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the pancreas? A) Producing bile B) Regulating blood sugar C) Absorbing nutrients D) Filtering blood
B) Regulating blood sugar
What is the main digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats?
Lipase
True or False: The pancreas can regenerate after injury.
Wahr
Fill in the blank: The pancreatic duct joins the ______ duct before entering the small intestine.
Gallengang
What is the term for inflammation of the pancreas?
Pankreatitis
Multiple Choice: Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance? A) Type 1 B) Type 2
B) Type 2
What are the two main types of pancreatic cells?
Exokrine und endokrine Zellen
True or False: The pancreas is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen.
Falsch
Fill in the blank: The pancreas is about ______ cm long in adults.
15
What role does somatostatin play in the pancreas?
Somatostatin hemmt die Freisetzung von Insulin und Glucagon.
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
Es spaltet Kohlenhydrate.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of pancreatitis? A) Abdominal pain B) Nausea C) Weight loss D) Increased appetite
D) Increased appetite
What is the physiological effect of insulin on the liver?
Insulin fördert die Glykogenspeicherung.
True or False: The pancreas has a dual role in digestion and hormone regulation.
Wahr
Fill in the blank: The pancreas develops from the ______ embryonic layer.
endoderm
What is the primary role of trypsin in digestion?
Es spaltet Proteine in Peptide.
