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Quiz 4: Abdomen and superficial structures review Flashcards

1
Q

The adrenal gland is really two glands in one organ. What is the adrenal gland composed of?

A

Two endocrine glands

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2
Q

Which zone of the adrenal cortex produces aldosterone?

A

Glomerulosa

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3
Q

Which term refers to antibodies that are liberated into plasma by committed lymphocytes?

A

Humoral response

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4
Q

Which of the following best describes the normal sonographic appearance of the spleen?

  1. Hypoechoic
  2. Hyperechoic
  3. High echogenic compared to the liver
  4. More echogenic than the renal cortex in a adult
A

More echogenic than the left renal cortex in an adult

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5
Q

Which term refers to an increase in white blood cells?

A

Leukocytosis

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6
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?

  1. Destruction of old red blood cells
  2. Production of lymphocyte s
  3. Destruction of leukocytes
  4. Production of antibodies
A

Destruction of leukocytes

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7
Q

Which of the following are the “characteristic folds” demonstrated in the small intestines?

  1. Rugae
  2. Haustra
  3. Teniae coli
  4. Valvulae conniventes
A

Valvulae conniventes

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8
Q

The spleen receives its blood supply from the splenic artery, which is a branch of what vessel?

A

Celiac axis

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9
Q

Which of the following segments of bowel is retroperitoneal?

  1. First part duodenum
  2. Transverse colon
  3. Ascending colon
  4. Ileum
A

Ascending colon

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10
Q

For the AP diameter, what is the upper limit of normal for an abdominal lymph node?

A

1cm

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11
Q

The adrenal medulla produces which of the following?

A

norepinephrine

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12
Q

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the adrenal cortex?

  1. Zona cortilaris
  2. Zona reticularis
  3. Zona fasciculata
  4. Zona Glomerulosa
A

Zona Cortilaris

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13
Q

Where are accessory spleens most often located?

A

At the hilum of the spleen

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14
Q

The bowel wall is comprised of how many histologic layers?

A

4

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15
Q

Which of the following sonographic approaches would NOT be advantageous in visualizing the spleen?

A

Intercostal in LLD

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16
Q

Which of the following statements does not apply to the lymphatic system?

A

Lymph circulation relies on the pumping action of the heart

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17
Q

Where is the normal appendix most commonly located?

A

Inferior to the cecum

18
Q

What is the normal single wall thickness for distended bowel?

A

3 mm

19
Q

In which space of the abdominal cavity are the adrenal glands located?

A

perirenal

20
Q

In a normal adult, which of the following structures would be least echogenic?

  1. Liver
  2. Spleen
  3. Pancreas
  4. Renal cortex
A

Pancreas

21
Q

Referring to the anatomy of the lymphatic system, what are the blind-ended structures located in the interstitial spaces called?

A

Capillaries

22
Q

You are performing an abdominal ultrasound and detect a striated, hyperechoic structure immediately posterior to the right kidney. A similar structure is seen posterior to the left kidney. What are you imaging?

A

Quadratus lumborum muscle

23
Q

Which of the following is NOT part of the reticuloendothelial (RE) system?

  1. Lymph nodes
  2. Kupffer cells
  3. Sinusoids
  4. Spleen
A

Sinusoids

24
Q

You are performing an abdominal ultrasound to search for lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes). Where should you look?

A
  1. Splenic and renal hilum
  2. Para- aortic area
  3. Porta hepatis
25
Q

What term would be used to describe a spleen that is 19 cm in length?

A

Severe splenomegaly

26
Q

Which of the following substances is secreted by the duodena mucosa?

  1. Albumin
  2. Amylase
  3. Bilirubin
  4. Cholecystokinin
A

Cholecystokinin

27
Q

Which of the following muscles is located most anterior in the abdomen?

  1. Transversus abdominis
  2. Quadratus lumborum
  3. External oblique
  4. Rectus abdominis
A

Rectus abdominis

28
Q

Which muscle is the major active muscle of respiration?

A

Diaphragm

29
Q

Which of the following would be a landmark in demonstrating the short axis of the proximal aorta?

  1. Superior mesenteric artery
  2. Crura of diaphragm
  3. Pancreas
  4. IVC
A

Crura of diaphragm

30
Q

Which of the following is an anatomical vessel where vessels can enter and exit the abdominal cavity, and is a potential site for hernias?

  1. Linea alba
  2. Arcuate line
  3. Rectus sheath
  4. Inguinal canal
A

Inguinal canal

31
Q

Name the imaging artifact demonstrated in this transverse image of the proximal aorta?

A

Refractory duplication

32
Q

Transverse proximal aorta. Identify the structure indicated by the white arrows

A

Right crus

33
Q

Does this spleen measure within normal limits?

A

Yes

34
Q

Midline abdominal wall. Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow.

A

Linea Alba

35
Q

Identify the specific structure indicated by the red arrow?

A

Left internal oblique

36
Q

Name the imaging artifact demonstrated?

A

Mirror artifact

37
Q

Transverse right liver/ Right kidney. Identify the specific structure indicated by the white arrow?

A

Right psoas

38
Q

Identify the specific outline by the white arrows on this neonatal patient.

A

right adrenal cortex

39
Q

Identify the structure indicated by the white arrow

A

Antrum of the stomach

40
Q

Identify the splenic variant in the image below

A

Accessory spleen

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