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Biliary Tract- Ch12
Question | Answer |
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The gallbladder is located in the ............. margin of the liver. | Posterior inferior |
In which quadrant is the liver located in a sthenic patient? | Right upper quadrant |
What is the name of the soft tissue structure that divides the liver into right and left lobes? | Falciform ligament |
What is the primary function of bile? | breaks down fats |
Which duct is formed by the union of the left and right hepatic ducts? | common hepatic duct |
Which duct carries bile from the cystic duct to the duodenum? | common bile duct |
Which process leads to concentration of bile within the gallbladder? | hydrolysis |
which hormone leads to contraction of the gallbladder to release bile? | cholecystokinin (CCK) |
What term describes the condition of having gallstones? | Cholelithiasis |
Which of the following is NOT a function of the gastrointestinal system? a- Intake and digestion of food b- Absorption of nutrients c- Production of hormones d- Elimination of waste products | c- Production of hormones |
What is the name of the condition that results from a viral infection of the parotid gland? | mumps |
Wavelike involuntary contractions that help propel food down the esophagus are called? | Peristalsis |