NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

CRANIAL CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is your pancreas found?
A
Thoracic cavity
B
Cranial cavity
C
Abdominal cavity
D
Pelvic cavity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is an extended, accessory digestive gland that is found retroperitoneally, crossing the bodies of the L1 and L2 vertebra on the posterior abdominal wall. The pancreas lies transversely in the upper abdomen between the duodenum on the right and the spleen on the left.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach. It produces enzymes that are released into the small intestine to help with digestion. It also contains clusters of cells called islets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreas is an abdominal organ located behind the stomach and surrounded by spleen, liver and small intestine.

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