Pancreas Flashcards
The pancreas is located posterior to the following 3 structures: 1. 2. 3.
- Lesser sac
- Stomach
- Left lobe of the liver
Unlike other abdominal organs, the pancreas does not have a _______________.
capsule
The pancreas lies in which retroperitoneal space?
Anterior pararenal
Which vessel is identified running along the posterior inferior aspect of the pancreatic tail?
The splenic vein
The main pancreatic duct is also known as ___________________________ and should not exceed _______ mm in diameter.
the duct of Wirsung - 2
The accessory pancreatic duct is also known as ______________________________.
the duct of Santorini
The pancreas has both ___________ (digestive) and _____________ (hormonal) functions.
Exocrine - endocrine
The two main digestive enzymes are
____________, which acts on carbohydrates, and ____________, which acts on fats.
Amylase - lipase
The _____________________ produce
hormones such as insulin and glucagon,
which are released into the bloodstream.
Islets of Langerhans
What factors limit our visualization of the pancreas on ultrasound?
Bowel/gas due to no capsul
The pancreas __________ in size with age.
Decrease
