10 Questions
What is the origin of the sympathetic nerves to the duodenum?
T6-T9 segments of the spinal cord
Where do the lymph vessels of the duodenum drain into?
Pancreaticoduodenal nodes
What is the location of the pancreas?
On the posterior abdominal wall
What is the shape of the pancreas?
J-shaped or retort shaped
What is the length of the pancreas?
12-15 cm
What is the part of the pancreas that lies in the lienorenal ligament?
Tail
What is the function of the exocrine part of the pancreas?
Secretion of pancreatic juice
What is the origin of the parasympathetic nerves to the duodenum?
Vagi through coeliac and superior mesenteric plexuses
Where do the veins of the duodenum drain into?
Splenic, superior mesenteric, and portal veins
What is the orientation of the pancreas on the posterior abdominal wall?
Oblique
Learn about the interior of the duodenum, including circular folds, valves of Kerckring, and the major duodenal papilla. Understand the special features of the second part of the duodenum and its anatomy. Test your knowledge of the small intestine and its components.
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