Superior and Inferior mesenteric arteries Flashcards
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Superior mesenteric artery supplies…
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Pancreas function
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- Produces exocrine secretions (digestive)
- Produces endocrine secretions (hormones)
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Pancreas and duodenum blood supply
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Pancreas and duodenum venous drainage
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Jejunum differentiating features
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- Tall plicae circulares
- Few, wide arcades (blood supply)
- Long vasa recta
- Larger diameter
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Ileum differentiating features
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- Few plicae circulares
- Many, small arcades
- Short vasa recta
- Peyer’s patches
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Loss of blood supply to bowel causes:
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Ischemic bowel (due to thrombosis or volvulus)
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Large intestine function
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- Absorption of water, vitamins
- Storage, compaction of wastes
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Large intestine blood supply (to proximal transverse colon)
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18
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Large intestine SMV drainage
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23
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Large intestine IMA supply
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24
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Large intestine IMV drainage
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