abdomen

Question 1

3 functions of the abdomen

Answer 1

houses and protects major viscera
assists in breathing
changes in intraabdominal pressure

Question 2

4 abdominal wall muscles

Answer 2

external oblique
internal oblique
transverse abdominis
rectus abdominis

Question 3

location of transpyloric plane

Answer 3

L1 / 9th costa cartilage

Question 4

3 planes in the abdomen

Answer 4

transplyoric
subcostal
transtubercular

Question 5

location of transtubercular plane

Answer 5

L5 / iliac tubercles

Question 6

location of subcostal plane

Answer 6

L2 / 10th costal cartilage

Question 7

4 areas of the stomach

Answer 7

cardia
fundus
body
pylorus

Question 8

3 parts of the small intestine

Answer 8

duodenum
jejunum
ileum

Question 9

function of small intestine

Answer 9

absorption of nutrients and minerals from food

Question 10

where does the small intestine extend from and to

Answer 10

pyloric ocrifice to the iliocecal fold

Question 11

where does the large intestine extend from and to

Answer 11

distal end of the ileum to the anus

Question 12

function of the large intestine

Answer 12

absorbs fluids and salts from the gut contents forming faeces

Question 13

functions of the liver

Answer 13

filters blood coming from the digestive tracts before passing it to the rest of the body
bile production and excretion
metabolism of fats, proteins and carbs

Question 14

function of the porta hepatis

Answer 14

entry point of the liver, hepatic arteries and portal vein
exit point of for the hepatic ducts

Question 15

location of the gall bladder

Answer 15

lies on the visceral surface of the right lobe of the liver

Question 16

function of the gall bladder

Answer 16

store and concentrate bile
control flow of bile into small intestine

Question 17

where does the pancreas extend from and to

Answer 17

from duodenum to the spleen

Question 18

function of bile

Answer 18

breakdown of fats

Question 19

where is the uncinate process found

Answer 19

pancreas

Question 20

function of the exocrine glands

Answer 20

produce digestion enzymes

Question 21

3 digestion enzymes

Answer 21

amalyse, lipase and trypsin

Question 22

function of the endocrine glands

Answer 22

maintains proper blood sugar levels

Question 23

which 2 hormones effect blood sugar levels

Answer 23

insulin and glucagon

Question 24

which 3 ribs covers the spleen

Answer 24

9 / 10 / 11

Question 25

which organ is the spleen in contact with

Answer 25

tail of the pancreas

Question 26

function of the spleen

Answer 26

fights invading germs in the blood
controls level of blood cells (white, red and platelets )
filters the blood and removes dead / damaged red blood cells

Question 27

functions of kidneys

Answer 27

controls water and electrolytes balances
removes toxins and waste products from the body
controls blood pressure

Question 28

what artery supplies the abdominal viscera

Answer 28

aorta

Question 29

what is the venous supply of the abdominal viscera

Answer 29

portal vein