Relations of the Pancreas Flashcards
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Pancreas
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Endocrine organ (produces blood born hormones: insulin and glucagon) Exocrine Organ (responsible production and release of digestive enzymes which enter the duodenum) Situated behind the peritoneum of the posterior abdominal wall
2
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Head
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surrounded by the duodenium
3
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Tail
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Passes over the anterior surface of the kidney
extends tot he spleen
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Body
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Measures about 6 inches
5
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Adrenal glands
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Located superior to the kidneys
6
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Kidneys
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During devo, Left moves until it hits the spleen
Right moves till it hits the liver
7
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Main pancreatic duct
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Bile enters the duodenum here.
8
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Ampulla of Vater
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Controls the main pancreatic duct
9
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Sphincter of Oddi
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A spinchter
Guards the ampulla of Vater
