PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the part of the pancreas that is close to the spleen called?
A
Head
B
Neck
C
Body
D
Tail
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tail of the pancreas lies anterior to the left kidney, where it is closely related to the splenic hilum and the left colic flexure. The main pancreatic duct carrying the pancreatic secretions joins with bile duct to form hepatopancreatic ampulla, which opens into the descending part of the duodenum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ and does not have a capsule. The second and third portions of the duodenum curve around the head of the pancreas. The spleen is adjacent to the pancreatic tail.

Detailed explanation-3: -The entire part of the pancreas left to the aorta may be considered as the tail of the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right side of your body contains the head of your pancreas. This narrow organ lies along the first segment of your small intestine, called the duodenum. The left side of your body houses the tail of your pancreas.

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