Lecture 8: Anatomy of the Biliary Tract and Spleen Flashcards
1
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what sort of epithelium do the liver ductules have
A
cuboidal
2
Q
what sort of epithelium do the liver ducts have
A
columnar
3
Q
function of the gallbladder
A
- store and concentrate bile
- selectively absorb bile salts
- excrete cholesterol and mucus
4
Q
where is the gallbladder located
A
inferior surface of the right lobe of the liver
5
Q
function of the pancreas
A
- endocrine: secrete hormones such as insulin
- exocrine: secrete digestive enzymes into the duodenum
6
Q
arterial supply of the pancreas
A
- splenic
- coeliac trunk
- pancreaticduodenal
7
Q
venous supply of the pancreas
A
pancreatic veins which drain into the portal vein
8
Q
nervous supply of the pancreas
A
- coeliac ganglia
- vagus
9
Q
what is formed when the bile duct and pancreatic duct meet
A
hepatopancreatic ampulla / ampulla of Vater
10
Q
causes of pancreatitis
A
- gallstones
- high alcohol intake
- cystic fibrosis
- high levels of calcium or blood fats
11
Q
causes of pancreatic cancer
A
- obstructive jaundice
- high alcohol intake
- smoking
- genetics
12
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function of the spleen
A
- is associated with the lymphatic system and has an immune role
- removes old blood cells
- stores platelets
- produces blood cells during foetal life
