appendicitis pathophysiology

Question 1

appendicitis is acute inflammation of ________

Answer 1

vermiform appendix

Question 2

appendicitis commonly occurs in which quadrant

Answer 2

right lower quadrant

Question 3

inflammation related to appendicitis occurs when the lumen appendix is __________

Answer 3

obstructed

Question 4

when the lumen appendix is obstructed what can it lead to

Answer 4

infection

Question 5

what can occur during peritonitis

Answer 5

gangrene; sepsis; perforation;