THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

DUODENUM JEJUNUM AND ILEUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the pancreas located?
A
Behind the stomach
B
Behind the small intestine
C
Inside the small intestine
D
Behind the large intestine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your pancreas sits behind your stomach and in front of your spine. Your gallbladder, liver and spleen surround your pancreas. 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.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Upper abdominal pain. Abdominal pain that radiates to your back. Tenderness when touching the abdomen. Fever. Rapid pulse. Nausea. Vomiting. 24-Sept-2021

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