Pancreas

What is the normal measurement of the pancreas neck?

• 2-3cm AP

• 1.5-2.5cm AP

• 2-2.5cm AP

• 1-2cm AP

What is the normal measurement of the pancreas tail?

• 2-3cm AP

• 1.5-2.5cm AP

• 2-2.5cm AP

• 1-2cm AP

Which of the following describes the endocrine function of the pancreas?

• secretion of insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin by cells in the islets of langerhans

• secretion of digestive enzymes by the acini cells which is comprised of the largest mass of pancreatic parenchyma

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following describes the exocrine function of the pancreas?

• secretion of insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin by cells in the islets of langerhans

• secretion of digestive enzymes by the acini cells which are comprised of the largest mass of pancreatic parenchyma

The pancreas is a ______________ organ

• intraperitoneal

• secondary retroperitoneal

• primary retroperitoneal

Which of the following is not a shape of the pancreas?

• comma

• teardrop

• horseshoe

• dumbbell

Which division of the pancreas is anterior to the portal splenic confluence?

• head

• neck

• body

• tail

The body of the pancreas is inferior to what?

• SMA

• aortic

• splenic vein

• splenic artery

What is the normal measurement of the head of the pancreas?

• 2-3cm AP

• 1.5-2.5cm AP

• 2-2.5cm AP

• 1-2cm AP

Which vessel supplies blood to the body of the pancreas?

• splenic vein

• splenic artery

• gastroduodenal artery

• pancreaticoduodenal artery