Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Which pancreatic cells secrete enzymes into pancreatic ducts?
A
Acinar cells
2
Q
What are the three main classes of digestive enzymes?
A
Lipases
Proteases
Amylases
3
Q
How are pancreatic enzymes synthesis within acinar cells?
A
Packed into zymogen granules; stimulated release through CCK activity
4
Q
Which cells line the pancreatic duct?
A
Centroacinar & ductal cells
5
Q
Which hormone potentiates pancreatic secretion of enzymes?
A
CCK
