Where is the pancreas of a pig located?

A) posterior to the stomach and within the curvature of the duodenum
B) lateral to the stomach
C) lateral to the liver
D) inferior and lateral to the stomach


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Explanation:
A) The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach and within the curvature of the duodenum. The head of the pancreas is near the duodenum; the tail is the narrow part near the spleen.

B) The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach and within the curvature of the duodenum. The head of the pancreas is near the duodenum; the tail is the narrow part near the spleen.

C) The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach and within the curvature of the duodenum. The head of the pancreas is near the duodenum; the tail is the narrow part near the spleen.

D) The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach and within the curvature of the duodenum. The head of the pancreas is near the duodenum; the tail is the narrow part near the spleen.

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