ABD I Pancreas

What shape is the pancreas described as?

• Oval

• Comma-shaped

• Circular

• Triangular

What percentage of the pancreas functions as an exocrine gland?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

From where to where does the pancreas extend?

• Stomach to liver

• Duodenum to spleen

• Kidney to heart

• Intestine to bladder

What is the approximate thickness of the pancreas?

• 1 cm

• 2 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

Which enzymes are secreted by acini cells?

• Amylase, lipase, trypsin, and sodium bicarbonate

• Pepsin, lactase, maltase, and hydrochloric acid

• Sucrase, isomaltase, lactase, and bile

• Urease, catalase, oxidase, and peroxidase

What is the anatomical term for the part of the pancreas that extends to the left side of the body?

• Head

• Neck

• Tail

• Uncinate Process

Which part of the pancreas is most likely to be involved in digestive enzyme secretion?

• Head

• Neck

• Body

• Tail

Where does the uncinate process continue in relation to the superior mesenteric vessels?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

The head of the pancreas is anterior to which structure?

• Inferior vena cava

• Portal vein

• Splenic artery

• Superior mesenteric artery

The head of the pancreas is inferior to which structure?

• Portal vein

• Splenic vein

• Gastroduodenal artery

• Inferior vena cava