PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Right abdomen in front of stomach
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In the stomach
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Upper left abdomen behind the the stomach
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Near the liver
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Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas lies transversely in the upper abdomen between the duodenum on the right and the spleen on the left. It is divided into the head, neck, body and the tail.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas is an elongated, tapered organ located across the back of the belly, behind the stomach. The right side of the organ-called the head-is the widest part of the organ and lies in the curve of the duodenum, the first division of the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main symptom of pancreatitis is pain felt in the upper left side or middle of the abdomen. The pain: May be worse within minutes after eating or drinking at first, more commonly if foods have a high fat content. Becomes constant and more severe, lasting for several days.