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Pancreas Flashcards

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What are the causes of pancreatitis?

A 
Idiopathic
Gall stones
Ethanol (alcohol)
Trauma
Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune
Scorpion stings
Hyperlipidaemia/hypercalcaemia
ERCP
Drugs
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2
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What are the functions of the pancreas?

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Endocrine - insulin

Exocrine - enzymes, amylase, trypsin, lipase, bicarbonate

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3
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What cells secrete digestive enzymes?

A

Acinar cells

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What cells secrete alkali?

A

Duct cells

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What is enzyme secretion stimulated by?

A

CCK & ACh

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What is alkali secretion stimulated by?

A

Secretin

Potentiated by CCK & ACh

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What is the main blood supply?

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Splenic artery

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