Pancreas

Question 1

Splenic vein and pancreas are anterior to the

Answer 1

Superior mesenteric artery

Question 2

Head of pancreas wraps around what vessels

Answer 2

Junction of superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein

Question 3

Uncinate process of the pancreatic head extends under what vessel

Answer 3

Superior mesenteric vein just anterior to the IVC

Question 4

Dimensions of pancreas

Answer 4

3 cm head
2.5 cm body
2 cm tail

Question 5

Approximate length of pancreas

Answer 5

12-15 cm

Question 6

Offers an excellent noninvasive method of imaging the pancreatic duct as well as the biliary system

Answer 6

MRCP

Question 7

Increases pancreatic secretions and improves visualization of pancreatic duct

Answer 7

MRCP secretin test