Pancreas

Question 1

What is the pancreas?

Answer 1

An organ & gland

Question 2

Where is the pancreas located?

Answer 2

In the abdomen behind the stomach

Question 3

Where does the pancreatic duct meet the bile duct?

Answer 3

The ampulla of Vater

Question 4

Where is the pancreatic duct located?

Answer 4

Throughout the pancreas, extending out of the head of the pancreas

Question 5

Name the 3 parts of the pancreas?

Answer 5

Head, body, & tail

Question 6

Where are the 3 parts of the pancreas located.

Answer 6

Head is proximal to duodenum, body connects head and tail, tail is adjacent to spleen

Question 7

What covers the surface of the pancreas?

Answer 7

Nodules (bumpy)

Question 8

What are the exocrine functions of the pancreas?

Answer 8

Acinar cells produce digestive enzymes e.g. trypsin and chymotrypsin (protein), amylase (CHO), Lipase (fat) - these pancreatic juices mix with bile to digest food in duodenum.

Question 9

What are the endocrine functions of the pancreas?

Answer 9

Islet cells (Islets of Langerhans) produce insulin & glucagon - blood sugar regulation and homeostasis