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Name 3 accessory organs that secrete into the small intestine.
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Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
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What is the function of the liver?
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Secrete bile
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What are the 4 lobes of the liver?
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Right, left, caudate (upper), quadrate (lower)
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Is the liver intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
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Intraperitoneal
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Is the pancreas intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
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Secondarily retroperitoneal
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Where can the pancreas be found?
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Posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach
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Is the pancreas an endocrine or exocrine organ?
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Both! 99% exocrine
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What is the function of the pancreas?
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Secrete digestive enzymes
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Is the gallbladder intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal?
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Intraperitoneal
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Where is the gallbladder located?
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Underside of liver
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What is the function of the gallbladder?
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Stores and concentrates bile
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What does a Hepatic Lobule consist of?
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Central vein and hepatocytes with hepatic sinusoids
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What is the hepatic triad?
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Hepatic portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile duct
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Where are 80% of bile acids reabsorbed?
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Ileum
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What cells secrete digestive enzymes?
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Pancreatic acinar cells
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