20 Questions
What is the approximate length of the pancreas?
Five inches
Which of the following is NOT a hormone secreted by the pancreas?
Adrenaline
What percentage of the pancreatic function is attributed to the production of pancreatic juices?
99%
How many primary ducts extend through the pancreas?
Two
What is the name of the duct that often fuses with the bile duct before draining into the duodenum?
Main pancreatic duct
What percentage of the pancreas is formed by the pancreatic acini?
99%
What is the name of the region of the pancreas that points towards the spleen?
Tail
What is the name of the curve of the duodenum where the head of the pancreas is nestled?
Duodenal nook
What is the function of the islets of Langerhans?
Secretion of hormones
What is the approximate percentage of the pancreas that is formed by the islets of Langerhans?
1%
What is the primary function of sodium bicarbonate in pancreatic juices?
To neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach
What is the purpose of the trypsin inhibitor secreted by the pancreas?
To prevent accidental activation of trypsin
What is the function of gastric inhibitory peptide?
To stimulate the secretion of insulin
What is the role of enterokinase in the activation of pancreatic proteases?
It activates trypsinogen
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
To target starches
What is the effect of secretin on the pancreas?
It stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juices rich in bicarbonate
What is the purpose of the precursor molecules in pancreatic juices?
To ensure that the enzymes are inactive while inside the pancreas
What is the effect of CCK on the pancreas?
It stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juices rich in enzymes
What is the primary function of pancreatic lipase?
To target lipids
What is the role of the duodenum in regulating pancreatic secretions?
It releases hormones that stimulate pancreatic secretions
Learn about the structure and location of the pancreas, an organ that plays a crucial role in both digestive and endocrine systems. Discover the different regions of the pancreas, including the head, body, and tail. Test your knowledge of this vital organ!
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