Pancreas
the pancreas helps with that 2 functions in the body?
endocrine and exocrine
(hormonal & digestive)
what 3 things does the liver do
digest, store and detox
what is the biliary system?
the network of organ ducts that produce and transport bile
what is the function of the gallbladder?
store bile and release for digestion
what does the spleen do?
controls the body immune response.
filters the blood
recycles iron within the RBC
what hormones are released to regulate blood sugar?
insulin, glucagon and somatosatin
what are the 4 quadrants of the liver
1. right lobe
2. left lobe
3. caudate lobe
4. quadrate lobe
what carries bile from the liver towards the Gallbladder?
sends to duodenum
common hepatic duct
what is the length of the Gallbladder?
7-10 cm
the spleen does what with white blood cells?
it detects when there is an infection or foreign substance and releases WBC
what enzymes are released from the pancreas that break down food in the small intestine
amylase- breaks down carbs
lipase- breaks down fats
proteases- breaks down proteins
detoxification in the liver consists of
cleaning substances out of blood
(toxins, bacteria, old RBC)
what carries bile from the gallbladder the the bile duct.
this happens most commonly after eating
cystic duct
what are the 3 variants of the gallbladder?
junctional folds, harts mans pouch, Phrygian cap
the spleen hold how much of the bloods platelets
one-third
what is it called when the pancreas is inflamed due to infection or obstruction?
pancreatitis
in what lobe is liver disease most commonly found?
the caudate lobe
this carries bile from the liver to the duodenum
(emulsifies and helps digestion)
the common bile duct
what part of the gallbladder stores the body?
the fundus
what are the 2 spleen parts called?
white pulp and red pulp
in the pancreas what transports digestive enzymes produced by exocrine cells
(pancreas to duodenum)
the pancreatic duct
which lobe stores nutrients for when the body really needs energy or glucose.
the quadrate lobe
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what is the part of the gallbladder that transports bile to and from the GB
cystic duct
for an ultrasound how should a patient lay for screening?
supine or on left side with arms above head