Get to Know Your Pancreas

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1. The pancreas is generally known for the secretion of insulin to maintain blood-sugar levels at a safe rate. Insulin lowers the blood-sugar levels when it becomes too high. Conversely, another substance which is less well known is secreted which elevates the blood-sugar levels when they are too low. Which of the following is the name of that substance? Glycogen Sucrose Urea Glucagon

2. In general, it is said that the pancreas secretes insulin. That is true in the literal sense of the term, but, what particular part of the pancreas is insulin originally produced and initially secreted from? Loop of Henlé Islets of Langerhans Glomerulus Bowman's Capsule

3. As well as being a major gland in the endocrine system, the pancreas also aids in the digestion of food and is therefore considered part of the gastro-intestinal tract. Which of the following enzymes is produced in the pancreas? Amylase Lipase Protease All of These

4. The pancreas is situated just below and beneath the stomach. It releases enzymes and hormones into the first curve of the small intestine. What is the name of this region of the intestine? Duodenum Caecum Jejeunum Ileum

5. The part of the pancreas closest to the beginning of the small intestine is called the tail. True False

6. The pancreatic duct is named after its discoverer, a German anatomist with the first names Johann Georg. What was the surname of this anatomist? Ohmett Helmut Ottayer Wirsung

7. Pancreatitis is the medical term for the inflammation of the pancreas and is a very painful condition. There are a few causes which lead to the condition but there are two main causes which trigger the onset of the disease. Alcohol abuse is one of the two leading factors but what is the other? Cystitis Urinary Tract Infections Enteritis Gallstones

8. Which of the following conditions can have a major affect on the pancreas? Huntington's Chorea Cystic Fibrosis Sickle Cell Anaemia Meningococcal Meningitis

9. Whenever there is a problem with the pancreas and doctors wish to get close-up pictures of the gland organ, they use medical technology to do it. One way is the process of ERCP or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This is an intrusive method using, as the name suggests, endoscope cameras. The cameras are inserted into the body through the mouth and down to the pancreatic area. Doctors are hesitant to do this in children as complications can arise and a method called the MRCP is often preferred. The CP again stands for cholangiopancreatography, but, what do the letters M and R stand for? Maximum and Resilience Magnetic and Resonance Minimum and Risk Methodical and Responsive

10. In the case of inaccessible tumours within the pancreas, is the option of the total removal of the gland organ available? Yes No