Cytology: Exocrine Pancreas

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1.

_____: Secretion of a substance out through a duct.______: Secretion of a substance into the bloodstream.
- A.
  
  Exocrine, Endocrine
- B.
  
  Endocrine, Exocrine
- C.
  
  Exocrine, Intravascular
- D.
  
  So how about some tequila...
Correct Answer
A. Exocrine, Endocrine
2.

The exocrine pancreas secretes enzymes that _______. (Select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Hydrolyze proteins (Trypsinogen)
- B.
  
  Hydrolyze lipids (Lipase)
- C.
  
  Hydrolyze starch (Amylase)
- D.
  
  Hydrolyze gluose (Glucase)
- E.
  
  Hydrolyze Pepsi (Pepsinogen)
- F.
  
  Hyrdolyze cute kitties (CuteKitase)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hydrolyze proteins (Trypsinogen)
B. Hydrolyze lipids (Lipase)
C. Hydrolyze starch (Amylase)
3.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...
- A.
  
  Results in maldigestion due to inadequate digestive function.
- B.
  
  Results in maldigestion due to trauma to the pancreas.
- C.
  
  Causes diabetes mellitus.
- D.
  
  Is what happens when the pancreas needs your attention. Stop favoring the liver!
Correct Answer
A. Results in maldigestion due to inadequate digestive function.

Explanation
Caused by the insufficient production and secretion of pancreatic enzymes due to a loss of cells.

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4.

Inflammation of the pancreas could cause a leakage of enzymes into the ______ which end up in the ____.
- A.
  
  Peritoneal cavity, blood
- B.
  
  Blood, peritoneal cavity
- C.
  
  Abdominal cavity, blood
- D.
  
  Blood, abdominal cavity
Correct Answer
A. Peritoneal cavity, blood
5.

Select the signs of pancreatitis.
- A.
  
  Vomiting/Diarrhea
- B.
  
  Dehydration
- C.
  
  Severe abdominal pain + hunched posture
- D.
  
  Pyrexia
- E.
  
  PU/PD/PP
- F.
  
  Lethargy
- G.
  
  Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vomiting/Diarrhea
B. Dehydration
C. Severe abdominal pain + hunched posture
D. Pyrexia
6.

Corticosteroid therapy can cause an increase in ______.
- A.
  
  Serum lipase
- B.
  
  Serum amylase
- C.
  
  Blood glucose
- D.
  
  BUN
Correct Answer
A. Serum lipase
7.

If serum lipase it _______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.
- A.
  
  2 times greater
- B.
  
  Greater
- C.
  
  3 times greater
- D.
  
  2 times lower
Correct Answer
A. 2 times greater

Explanation
Does not apply to patients receiving corticosteroid therapy.

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8.

Lipase levels in Cats are diagnostic of many different diseases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Not reliable !

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9.

How can you diagnose pancreatitis in cats?
- A.
  
  Serum Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity test
- B.
  
  Serum Pepsin-like Immunosupression test
- C.
  
  California Pancreatitis Test
- D.
  
  Evaluate lipase levels
Correct Answer
A. Serum Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity test
10.

Lipase/Amylase testing is most often diagnostic in dogs rather than cats.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

Where is lipase present in dogs? (Check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Pancreas
- B.
  
  Fat
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Small intestines
- E.
  
  Liver
- F.
  
  Large intestines
- G.
  
  Gallbladder
Correct Answer(s)
A. Pancreas
B. Fat
C. Stomach
D. Small intestines
12.

An increase in serum amylase can indicate pancreatic injury in dogs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
13.

The highest concentration of amylase in dogs is in the _________.
- A.
  
  Pancreas and small intestines
- B.
  
  Pancreas and liver
- C.
  
  Liver and small intestines
- D.
  
  Brain and spinal cord
Correct Answer
A. Pancreas and small intestines
14.

If serum amylase is ______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.
- A.
  
  3 times greater
- B.
  
  2 times greater
- C.
  
  2 times lower
- D.
  
  3 times lower
Correct Answer
A. 3 times greater
15.

When it comes to diagnosing pancreatitis, lipase is ____ specific in comparison to amylase.
- A.
  
  More
- B.
  
  Less
- C.
  
  Equally
- D.
  
  Only
Correct Answer
A. More
16.

If amylse/lipase increases 2-3 times and the dog is azotemic / on corticosteroid therapy, it is most likely pancreatitis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
If blablabla and the dog is NOT azotemic/on corticosteroid therapy balblabla then yeah pancreatitis. (it's midnight gimme a break lololol)

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17.

Trypsinogen is synthetized by the _____ and is converted to Trypsin in the _____.
- A.
  
  Pancreas, small intestine
- B.
  
  Liver, pancreas
- C.
  
  Small intestine, large intestine
- D.
  
  Atrium, ventricle
Correct Answer
A. Pancreas, small intestine

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Cytology: Exocrine Pancreas

_: Secretion of a substance out through a duct.__: Secretion of a substance into the bloodstream.

The exocrine pancreas secretes enzymes that _______. (Select all that apply)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...

Inflammation of the pancreas could cause a leakage of enzymes into the __ which end up in the .

Select the signs of pancreatitis.

Corticosteroid therapy can cause an increase in ______.

If serum lipase it _______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.

Lipase levels in Cats are diagnostic of many different diseases.

How can you diagnose pancreatitis in cats?

Lipase/Amylase testing is most often diagnostic in dogs rather than cats.

Where is lipase present in dogs? (Check all that apply)

An increase in serum amylase can indicate pancreatic injury in dogs.

The highest concentration of amylase in dogs is in the _________.

If serum amylase is ______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.

When it comes to diagnosing pancreatitis, lipase is ____ specific in comparison to amylase.

If amylse/lipase increases 2-3 times and the dog is azotemic / on corticosteroid therapy, it is most likely pancreatitis.

Trypsinogen is synthetized by the _ and is converted to Trypsin in the _.

Cytology: Exocrine Pancreas

_____: Secretion of a substance out through a duct.______: Secretion of a substance into the bloodstream.

The exocrine pancreas secretes enzymes that _______. (Select all that apply)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...

Inflammation of the pancreas could cause a leakage of enzymes into the ______ which end up in the ____.

Select the signs of pancreatitis.

Corticosteroid therapy can cause an increase in ______.

If serum lipase it _______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.

Lipase levels in Cats are diagnostic of many different diseases.

How can you diagnose pancreatitis in cats?

Lipase/Amylase testing is most often diagnostic in dogs rather than cats.

Where is lipase present in dogs? (Check all that apply)

An increase in serum amylase can indicate pancreatic injury in dogs.

The highest concentration of amylase in dogs is in the _________.

If serum amylase is ______ than the upper limit of the reference range, it is most likely due to pancreatic injury.

When it comes to diagnosing pancreatitis, lipase is ____ specific in comparison to amylase.

If amylse/lipase increases 2-3 times and the dog is azotemic / on corticosteroid therapy, it is most likely pancreatitis.

Trypsinogen is synthetized by the _____ and is converted to Trypsin in the _____.

_: Secretion of a substance out through a duct.__: Secretion of a substance into the bloodstream.

Inflammation of the pancreas could cause a leakage of enzymes into the __ which end up in the .

Trypsinogen is synthetized by the _ and is converted to Trypsin in the _.