Pancreatic Imaging and Embryology Quiz

Who characterized the pancreatic ducts in humans in 1642?

• Macleod

• Banting

• Langerhans

• Wirsung

At which gestational week does the exocrine function of the pancreas begin?

• Week 4

• Week 5

• Week 6

• Week 7

What is the main pancreatic duct of Wirsung formed from?

• Dorsal pancreatic bud

• Accessory pancreatic duct

• Ventral pancreatic bud

• Bile duct

What is the purpose of using pineapple juice in MRCP?

• Reduce artifacts

• Increase signal intensity

• Suppress bowel fluid

• Enhance contrast

What condition is associated with pancreatic divisum?

• Diabetes

• Chronic pancreatitis

• Annular pancreas

• Biliary obstruction

What does the term 'ansa pancreatica' refer to?

• Ventral pancreatic bud

• Anatomical variation of main pancreatic duct

• Accessory duct

• Dorsal pancreatic bud

What is a common symptom of annular pancreas in newborns?

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Bilious vomiting

• Biliary colic

Which gene mutation is associated with dorsal agenesis of the pancreas?

• GATA6

• PDX1

• BRCA1

• TP53

What is the role of the sphincter of Oddi?

• Filter insulin

• Form lipase

• None of the above

• Regulate bile flow & Control of pancreatic secretions

What imaging technique helps in correcting blurring caused by patient movement?

• BLADE

• DWI

• T2W imaging

• MRCP