Duodenum Structure and Features

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What is the origin of the sympathetic nerves to the duodenum?

  • T6-T9 segments of the spinal cord (correct)
  • T10-T12 segments of the spinal cord
  • T1-T5 segments of the spinal cord
  • L1-L3 segments of the spinal cord

Where do the lymph vessels of the duodenum drain into?

  • Coeliac nodes
  • Pancreaticoduodenal nodes (correct)
  • Lienal nodes
  • Superior mesenteric nodes

What is the location of the pancreas?

  • On the posterior abdominal wall (correct)
  • On the anterior abdominal wall
  • In the pelvic cavity
  • In the thoracic cavity

What is the shape of the pancreas?

<p>J-shaped or retort shaped (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the pancreas?

<p>12-15 cm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the pancreas that lies in the lienorenal ligament?

<p>Tail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the exocrine part of the pancreas?

<p>Secretion of pancreatic juice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the parasympathetic nerves to the duodenum?

<p>Vagi through coeliac and superior mesenteric plexuses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the veins of the duodenum drain into?

<p>Splenic, superior mesenteric, and portal veins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the pancreas on the posterior abdominal wall?

<p>Oblique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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