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0
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At what point is the CBD formed?

A

when CHD & cystic duct anastomose, near hepatic artery

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At what point is the CHD formed?

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when R & L hepatic ducts anastomose, @ level of porta hepatis

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2
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normal diameter of CHD

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4 mm

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3
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normal diameter of CBD

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4 mm

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5
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structure that releases CCK

A

duodenum

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6
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hormone responsible for GB contraction

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CCK

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7
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rule of thumb for CBD/CHD diameter

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4 mm up to age 40, plus 1 mm for each decade afterward

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8
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relationship of CHD to right portal vein

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anterior

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9
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relationship of CHD to right hepatic artery

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anterolateral

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10
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relationship of CBD to main portal vein

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anterior & right

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11
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connective tissue through which the CBD passes

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through the hepatoduodenal ligament

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12
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normal CBD diameter, post-cholecystectomy

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up to 10 mm

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13
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connective tissue through which the CHD passes

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along free edge of lesser omentum

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14
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relationship of HA to MPV

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anterior & left

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15
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relationship of CBD to HA

A

right

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16
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relationship of HA to CBD

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left

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17
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relationship of MPV to HA

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posterior & right

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18
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relationship of MPV to CBD

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posterior & left

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19
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narrowest part of the extrahepatic biliary tract

A

intraduodenal/4th segment of CBD

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20
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intraduodenal CBD segment

A

4

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21
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infraduodenal CBD segment

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3

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22
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retroduodenal CBD segment

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2

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23
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supraduodenal CBD segment

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1

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24
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CBD segment that enters 2nd part of duodenum

A

4

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25
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4th CBD segment

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intraduodenal

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26
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3rd CBD segment

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infraduodenal

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27
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2nd CBD segment

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retroduodenal

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28
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1st CBD segment

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supraduodenal

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29
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structure where the CBD enters the duodenum

A

sphincter of Oddi

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30
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function of the sphincter of Oddi

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regulates bile flow

31
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From where does the cystic duct arise?

32
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shape of cystic duct

33
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normal diameter of cystic duct

34
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mucosal folds of the GB

A

spiral valves of Heister

35
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function of the spiral valves of Heister

A

structural

36
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normal diameter of intrahepatic ducts

37
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path of intrahepatic ducts

A

with portal veins

38
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structural support feature of the GB

A

spiral valves of Heister

39
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relationship of GB to main lobar fissure

A

posterior & inferior to distal portion

40
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typical GB length

41
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typical GB diameter

42
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most dependent portion of GB in LLD

43
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most dependent portion of GB in supine

44
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normal GB wall thickness

45
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microscopic folds of epithelial cells along the inner border of the GB

A

RA sinuses

46
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normal volume of bile in the GB

47
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How does the GB concentrate bile?

A

secretes mucous and absorbs water

48
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hormone released by duodenum to stimulate bile secretion

A

cholecystokinin

49
Q

CCK

A

cholecystokinin

50
Q

What does CCK stimulate?

A

stimulates GB contraction and relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi

51
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How long after a meal before the GB is contracted?

A

30 minutes

52
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effects of a cholecystectomy on the CBD & sphincter of Oddi

A

dilation of CBD up to 10 mm, initial loss of tone for sphincter of Oddi, sphincter of Oddi regains tone after 6 months

53
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main contents of bile

A

water, cholesterol, bilirubin, inorganic salts, bile acid salts

54
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amount of bile salts formed by the liver each day

55
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common causes of jaundice

A

hemolytic anemia, hepatic disease, obstructive jaundice, inability of bilirubin to conjugate

56
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junctional fold

A

fold at GB body and neck

57
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GB infundibulum, aka

58
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GB neck, aka

A

GB infundibulum

59
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Hartman’s pouch

A

outpouching of GB neck

60
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Phrygian cap

A

partial fold of GB fundus

61
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anatomical variant of GB exhibiting a fold btwn the GB body and neck

A

junctional fold

62
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anatomical variant of GB exhibiting a partial fold of the GB fundus

A

Phrygian cap

63
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anatomical variant of GB exhibiting an outpouching of the GB neck

A

Hartman’s pouch

64
Q

ideal location of CBD measurement

A

region of the porta hepatis, btwn HA and pancreatic head, not AT the hepatic artery

65
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where to place calipers on the CBD

A

inner wall to inner wall

66
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biliary indications of increased ALP in the blood

A

indicative of extrahepatic biliary obstruction

67
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biliary indications of increased conjugated bilirubin in the blood

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indicative of bile duct disease, intra- or extrahepatic obstruction

68
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biliary indications of increased unconjugated bilirubin in the blood

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indicative of hemolysis, abnormal hepatocellular uptake

69
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biliary indications of increased leukocytes in the blood

A

infection of GB or bile ducts, injury to bile ducts

70
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Which liver enzyme is found in the blood associated with extrahepatic biliary obstruction?

71
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Which test evaluates GB function?

A

HIDA (nuclear medicine)

72
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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

73
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Which test involves the injection of contrast material into the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts?

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