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Is the pancreas intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or secondarily retroperitoneal?
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Retroperitoneal
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Does the pancreas have a capsule?
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No
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What is the span of the pancreas?
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From L2 to T10, somewhat in RUQ and spreads off to the left. (head and uncinate process are...
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What is anterior to the pancreas?
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Stomach, omentum, the colon, and loops of smallintestine.
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What structures are located posterior to the pancreas?
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Aorta, the portal vein, IVC, SMV and SMA, kidneys, and vertebrae.
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What are the 2 most likely sites of trauma damage to the pancreas?
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As it crosses the vertebral column and in its tail as it attaches to the spleen.
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What are the 4 reasons that it is important to maintain pH neutrality in the small intestine?
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1. Prevent mucosal damage2. Inactivate pepsin (which is activated by acid)3. Increase fatty...
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What is the main hormone responsible for initiating pancreatic enzyme secretion?
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CCK
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T/F. CCK only stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion release by acting via a humoral...
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FALSE. It also stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion via a neural pathway.
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How does CCK stimulate pancreatic enzyme secretion?
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Food (amino acids, peptides, and fatty acids) enter the small intestine, which stimulates I...
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Describe acute pancreatitis
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Acute inflammationAcute abdominal painSelf-limitingElevated pancreatic enzymes in serum
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Describe chronic pancreatitis.
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Chronic inflammationChronic abdominal painProgressive loss of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine...
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What are the 2 most common causes of acute pancreatitis?
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Gallstones (that obstruct the pancreatic duct entry in to the duodenum)Alcohol abuse
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What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis?
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Alcohol abuse
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