When the gallbladder wall completely calcifies, it is known as: correct answers
porcelain
What hormone is released when there is food (fat) present in the duodenum? correct
answers CCK
The portal vein is formed by the union of the: correct answers splenic and superior
mesenteric veins
All of the following statements are true concerning the gallbladder except that:
*the mucosa of the gallbladder secrete cholecystokinin
*bile occurs in the gallbladder by reabsorption of water
*the neck of the gallbladder joins the cystic duct
*inflammation may occur with cholelithiasis correct answers the mucosa of the
gallbladder secrete cholecystokinin
Which of the following is examined during endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography?
*pancreatic and biliary duct
*cystic duct
*hepatic duct
*all of the above correct answers all of the above
Which of the following is a rare cancer but one that has a very poor prognosis?
*gallbladder carcinoma
*liver carcinoma
*carcinoma of the bile ducts
*pancreatic carcinoma correct answers pancreatic carcinoma
Which of the following produces bile?
*gallbladder
*pancreas
*liver
*stomach correct answers liver
Which of the following procedures used a fiberoptic endoscope?