Pancreas Aorta Flashcards
additional name for accessory duct of the pancreas
duct of Santorini
most common location of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
head of pancreas
not a feature of pancreatitis
weight gain
lab value more specific for acute pancreatitis
amylase
Which of the following is the most common islet tumor
insulinoma
name for main pancreatic duct
Duct of Wirsung
clinical findings not associated pancreatic adenocarcinoma
decreased in amylase and lipase
portion of bowel that encompasses the head of the pancreas is
duodenum
Which cells carry out the exocrine function of the pancreas
Anciar cells
Arterial blood supply to the head of the pancreas
insulinoma
What is the name for the main pancreatic duct
Duct of Winsung
clinical findings associated with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
epigastric pain, weight loss, jaundice
portion of the bowel that encompasses the head of the pancreas
Duodenum
clinical findings NOT with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
decrease in amylase and lipase
Which cells carry out the exocrine function of the pancreas
Acinar cells
the arterial blood supply to the head of the pancreas is via the
Gastroduodenal artery
pancreas is a/an
retroperitoneal organ
pancreas is located in which abdominal region
epigastric
The triad of the portal vein, common bile duct, and the hepatic artery entering the liver is known as the
Porta hepatis
the body of the pancreas lies BLANK to the splenic vein
Anterior
the portal confluence is formed by the splenic vein and
Superior mesenteric vein
Which artery courses along the anterolateral border of the head of the pancreas
Gastroduodenal artery