If we say the pancreas is shaped like a tadpole, then the tadpole's head lies
A) posterior to the fundus of the stomach.
B) inside the mesentery proper.
C) in the curvature formed by the duodenum.
D) against the hilum of the spleen.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The curvature formed by the duodenum is known as the duodenal loop, and it encircles the head of the pancreas. Therefore, if we consider the pancreas to be shaped like a tadpole, then the head of the tadpole (i.e., the head of the pancreas) lies in the curvature formed by the duodenum.

If We Say the Pancreas Is Shaped Like a Tadpole