Pancreas Flashcards
What does the pancreas consist of?
Acini composed of secretory cells (with zymogen granules) and a duct system.
Which organ is a lobulated structure, located immediately adjacent to the duodenum in the upper abdomen?
Pancreas
Where do the secretions of the pancreas drain?
What do they do?
- Into the duodenum through one or two pancreatic ducts.
- Aid in digestion.
What is the main function of the exocrine pancreas?
Production and secretion of enzymes.
Is the exocrine pancreas closely or distantly associated with the endocrine pancreas?
Closely associated
Does the exocrine pancreas have a small or large functional reserve?
What other organ is this similar to?
- Large
- Liver
Does the pancreas have a limited or large regenerative capacity?
How does this compare to the liver?
- Limited
- The liver has a large regenerative capacity
Pancreatic disease is associated with what 3 clinical signs?
- Steatorrhea
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss despite polyphagia
What is the main clinical sign seen in acute pancreatitis?
Severe abdominal pain.
What are 2 examples of developmental abnormalities that are incidental findings?
- Anomalous tail
- Ectopic pancreas
An ectopic pancreas is an incidental finding that can occasionally be seen in what species?
Dogs
Dislocation of portions of the duodenal buds during embryonic development can lead to what condition?
Ectopic pancreas
Small nodules are embedded in the submucosa or muscularis of the stomach, intestine and gall bladder, in the parenchyma of the liver spleen and in the mesentery with what developmental abnormality?
Ectopic pancreas
T/F: With an ectopic pancreas, the tissue is abnormal and non-functional.
False - The tissue is normal and presumably functional.
Pancreatic hypoplasia occurs in what species?
Calves
