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Pancreas is located in
  1. Ventricles of brain
  2. Under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen
  3. None of the above
  4. In the abdominal cavity behind the stomach

A
None of the above
B
Ventricles of brain
C
In the abdominal cavity behind the stomach
D
Under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen
Solution
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The pancreas is located just behind the stomach within the curve of duodenum. The pancreas is a large gland that lies alongside the stomach and the small bowel in the abdominal cavity. It divided into the head, body and tail.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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