DMS333-BL2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
what is the exocrine function of the pancreas? | produce pancreatic juice needed for normal intestinal digestion and absorption |
what does lipase increase with? | acute pancreatitis (increased within 72-96 hours after onset, but will be elevated longer) and pancreatic cancer |
how long is the pancreas? | about 15 cm (6in) |
what type of gland is the pancreas? | endocrine AND exocrine |
what is the tail seen anterior to? | stomach |
what is the maximum diameter of duct of wirsung? | 2mm |
what are exocrine digestive cells? | acinar cells |
what is the venous supply of pancreas? | SMV and SV |
what is the arterial supply of the pancreas? | pancreatioduodenal artery (from SMA), gastroduodenal artery (from celiac trunk/CHA, splenic artery |
what cells are islets of Langerhans made up of? | alpha, beta, delta |
what does the duct of santorini drain? | upper portion of head |
what is the neck seen directly anterior to? | portal vein confluence |
what is a pancreatic pseudocyst? | encapsulated collection of pancreatic juice, blood, and debris (stuff has escaped from pancreas into the surrounding tissues) |
who is more likely to get pancreatic adenocarcinoma? | men over 40 |
where is pancreatic adenocarcinoma normally located? | head of pancreas |
who is more likely to get pancreatic cystadenoma? | females over 60 |
what is a symptom of chronic pancreatitis? | jaundice |
what is the most common primary cancer? | pancreatic adenocarcinoma |
what LFT's will be elevated with chronic pancreatitis? | amylase and lipase |
what is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis? | cholelithiasis |
what are characteristics of a pancreatic pseudocyst ? | no epithelial lining |
where is pancreatic cystadenoma normally located? | tail of pancreas |
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