pancreas/spleen Flashcards
what is the exocrine function of the pancreas?
secretion of digestive enzymes- duct system
what is the endocrine function of the pancreas?
secretion of the hormones insulin and glucagon- blood stream
what are the 5 parts of the pancreas?
head neck body tail uncinate process
what is the projection of the head of the pancreas to the left, behind the superior mesenteric vessels?
uncinate process
the pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ except for the tip of the tail which lies within the?
splenorenal ligament- attaches spleen to left kidney
the splenic artery runs along the _____ surface of the pancreas while the splenic vein runs along the ______ surface?
superior; posterior
what is the pancreas drained by?
pancreatic duct- head body and tail
accessory pancreatic duct- head and uncinate process
what is the blood supply to the pancreas?
pancreatic branches of splenic artery
superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
what is the usual cause of a ruptured pancreas?
forceful compression of abdomen- auto accident
releases digestive enzymes which can cause damage to adjacent tissue
what are the functions of the spleen?
produce lymphocytes in newborns
remove worn out blood cells and other cellular debris from circulation
store RBCs
where does the spleen lie?
against the diaphragm and ribs 9-11 w/in the left hypochondrium region
what are the 3 subdivisions of the visceral surface of the pancreas?
gastric
colic
renal
what are the ligaments of the spleen?
gastrosplenic
splenorenal
blood supply of spleen
splenic artery
splenic vein
what is the most frequently injured abdominal organ?
spleen
