Pancreas

1. / Largest, most anterior portion.
4. / Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugar.
6. / Anterior to the left of the kidney and posterior to the stomach, ends at the splenic hilum.
8. cells / secrete glucagon.
11. process / Medial and posterior extension of the head, between the SMV and IVC.
12. drainage / ________ ________ into the portal vein via small branches of the SMV and Splenic vein.
14. / A long, narrow retroperitoneal glandular organ.
16. / Function handled by specializing cells of the Islets of Langerhans.
18. / Located between the head and body, anterior to the SMV.

2. cells / secrete somatostatin.
3. / Pancreas has both endocrine and __________ functions.
4. pancreas / A ring of pancreatic tissue completely surrounding the duodenum.
5. cells / secrete insulin.
7. / Breaks down proteins to make amino acids.
9. / Breaks down lipids(fats).
10. / Broad and flat, lies to the right (lateral) to the SMV.
13. Artery / Arises from celiac trunk and feeds the body and tail of pancreas.
15. cells / Digestive enzymes are secreted by _____ _____.
17. of Wirsung / Main pancreatic duct, begins in the tail and runs to the ampulla of Vater.