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Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 11:59, 24 July 2008
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*Constant secretion of pancreatic juice.
*Constant secretion of pancreatic juice.
===Horse===
===Equine===
*Lies mainly on the right, in the very dorsal part of the abdomen.
*Lies mainly on the right, in the very dorsal part of the abdomen.
*It is triangular in shape and lies within the sigmoid flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
*It is triangular in shape and lies within the sigmoid flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
*Constant secretion of pancreatic juice, which increases after feeding. This provides the caecum and [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] with a constant supply of buffered solution, which maintains a stable environment important for microbe survival.
*Constant secretion of pancreatic juice, which increases after feeding. This provides the caecum and [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] with a constant supply of buffered solution, which maintains a stable environment important for microbe survival.
===Pig===
===Porcine===
*Consists of a large body and left lobe, with a much smaller right lobe.
*Consists of a large body and left lobe, with a much smaller right lobe.
*Portal vein perforates the pancreas.
*Portal vein perforates the pancreas.