30 Questions
What is the normal location of the spleen in relation to the ribs?
Between the 9th and 11th ribs
Which peritoneal ligament attaches the spleen to the greater curvature of the stomach?
Gastrosplenic ligament
Which artery supplies blood to the spleen?
Splenic artery
What is the shape of the spleen's anterior border?
Notched
Which surface of the spleen is related to viscera?
Visceral surface
What separates the diaphragm from the spleen?
Lt crus of diaphragm
What is the main function of lipase?
Break down fat into fatty acids and glycerol
Where is the pancreas located in the body?
In the epigastrium and left upper quadrant
Which part of the pancreas is overlapped by the first part of the duodenum?
Head
What is the relation of the posterior surface of the head of the pancreas to the common bile duct?
Embedded within it
In which plane does the neck of the pancreas lie?
Transpyloric plane
Which structure lies adjacent to the anterior surface of the neck of the pancreas?
Pylorus
Where does the splenic vein join the superior mesenteric vein?
Behind the neck of the pancreas
What is the main function of the nerves supplying the spleen?
Vasomotor function
Which veins are tributaries of the splenic vein?
Pancreatic veins
Where do lymphatics emerge from in the spleen?
Hilus of the spleen
Which gland produces digestive juices that hydrolyze carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Pancreas
What is the main function of trypsin in digestion?
Breaking down proteins
Where does the main pancreatic duct of Wirsung open into?
Duodenum at the major papilla
Which arteries supply blood to the pancreas?
Pancreatic branches of the splenic artery
Where does the accessory pancreatic duct of Santorini open into the duodenum?
Minor duodenal papilla
Which nerves supply the pancreas with vasomotor function?
Splanchnic sympathetic nerves
Where do lymphatics follow to drain from the pancreas?
Pancreaticosplenic, coeliac, and superior mesenteric lymph nodes
In which ligament does the tail of the pancreas lie?
Lienorenal ligament
What borders does the body of the pancreas have?
Superior and inferior
What separates the anterior surface of the body of the pancreas from the stomach?
Transverse mesocolon
Where does the splenic vein run in relation to the body of the pancreas?
Right to left on the posterior surface
Which structures are located at the superior border of the body of the pancreas?
Common hepatic artery and splenic artery
From which side does the superior border of the body of the pancreas appear blunt?
Right side
What emerges behind the inferior border of the body of the pancreas?
Splenic vessels
Test your knowledge on the anatomy and function of the pancreas with this quiz. Questions cover the location, structure, and function of the pancreas, including the production of insulin and role in fat digestion.
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