How Well Do You Know Your Pancreas

The pancreas is an organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is one of the vital organs of our body and its main function is to further breakdown the carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the chyme.

  1.  1

    The pancreas produce several important hormones. Which is NOT one of these hormones?

    • somatostatin
    • glucagon
    • insulin
    • progesterone
  2.  2

    Pancreas lightly staining clusters of cells is called:

    • exocrine pancreas
    • islets of Langerhans
    • acini
    • digestive enzymes
  3.  3

    The term "pancreas" is derived from the Greek pan, "all", and kreas meaning:

    • “soft”
    • “red”
    • “meat”
    • “flesh”
  4.  4

    How long is the normal human pancreas?

    • about 5 inches
    • about 6 inches
    • about 7 inches
    • about 8 inches
  5.  5

    Where is it located?

    • at the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach
    • it is on the right side of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum
    • at the posterior part of the liver
    • at the ulterior part of the liver
  6.  6

    The narrow end of the pancreas is called:

    • rat tail
    • kitten
    • pinch
    • tail
  7.  7

    What is the common color of pancreas?

    • brownish
    • pinkish
    • yellowish
    • reddish
  8.  8

    What is the function of insulin?

    • it increases the amount of glucagon
    • it stored carbohydrates
    • it lowers the blood sugar level
    • all of the above
  9.  9

    What is the function of glucagon?

    • it slowly increases the blood sugar level if it falls too low
    • it stored carbohydrates
    • it lowers the blood sugar level
    • it makes the blood clot
  10. 10

    The pancreas produces the body's most important enzymes. The enzymes are designed to:

    • sustain glucose supply
    • lower blood sugar
    • break down starches
    • digest foods
  11. 11

    Pancreatitis is:

    • inflammation of the pancreas
    • pancreas cancer
    • surgical removal of pancreas
    • any disease of the pancreas
  12. 12

    If the insulin secreting cells do not work properly, this disease will occur.

    • pancreas cancer
    • pancreatitis
    • high blood
    • diabetes
  13. 13

    If the pancreas is not working properly to neutralize chyme and break down proteins, fats and starch, this may occur.

    • starvation
    • ulcers
    • diabetes
    • pancreatitis
  14. 14

    The shape of the pancreas is compared to what letter turned sideways?

    • Letter I
    • letter J
    • Letter L
    • Letter U
  15. 15

    A normal pancreas weighs:

    • 60-140 grams
    • 70-150 grams
    • 80-160 grams
    • 90-170 grams
  16. 16

    The posterior of the pancreas touches these three organs except what?

    • aorta
    • splenic vein
    • left kidney
    • right kidney
  17. 17

    Acini comprise what percentage of pancreas?

    • 50%
    • 60%
    • 70%
    • 80%
  18. 18

    Pancreas produces how many liters per day of bicarbonate rich fluid containing digestive enzymes and proenzymes?

    • 1 liter/day
    • 2 liters/day
    • 3 liters/day
    • 4 liters/day
  19. 19

    These cells produce insulin.

    • Alpha cells
    • Beta cells
    • Delta cells
    • D1 cells
  20. 20

    These cells produce glucagons, peripheral dense and round on EM

    • Alpha cells
    • Beta cells
    • Delta cells
    • D1 cells

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