The document provides information on the anatomy, physiology, causes, symptoms, signs, and diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis. It describes the anatomy of the pancreas and discusses the hormones that stimulate pancreatic secretion such as secretin and cholecystokinin. Common causes of acute pancreatitis include alcohol, gallstones, trauma, drugs, infections, and hyperlipidemia. Symptoms include severe epigastric pain that radiates to the back while signs include fever, abdominal tenderness, and grey turner sign. Laboratory tests and criteria such as Ranson's are used to determine severity and prognosis.

1. Pascale Gehy-Andre PA-C Diseases of Gallbladder & Bile Ducts