Which group of structures is located in the retroperitoneum?
- Uterus, ascending colon, and descending colon
- Ovaries and most of the intestines
- Liver (except the bare area), gallbladder, and spleen
- Liver (except the bare area), spleen, and stomach - ANS_Uterus, ascending colon, and descending
colon
The lesser sac
- is a diverticulum of the greater sac located posterior to the stomach.
- extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.
- is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs.
- attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon. - ANS_is a diverticulum of the greater sac
located posterior to the stomach.
The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins.
- lateral
- posterior
- inferior
- anterior - ANS_posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to another body system.
- True
,- False - ANS_True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in the body.
- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Endocrine
- Nervous - ANS_Nervous
Neurons have the unique ability to send and receive electrical signals, which allows them to
communicate with each other and with other parts of the body.
- False
- True - ANS_True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. - ANS_mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True - ANS_False
,Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one system's performance fails.
- True
- False - ANS_True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
- True
- False - ANS_False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False - ANS_False
Which hormone can be detected in blood or urine, indicating a pregnancy?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) - ANS_Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
The greater sac:
, - is a diverticulum of the mesentery located posterior to the stomach.
- is the omental bursa.
- is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs.
- extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen. - ANS_extends from
the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.
Which structure is NOT retroperitoneal?
- Pancreas
- Urinary bladder
- Gallbladder
- Abdominal aorta - ANS_Gallbladder
Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a coronal scanning plane image?
- Lateral
- Medial
- Anterior
- Superior - ANS_Anterior
Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?
- Common bile duct
- Renal artery
- Splenic vein
- Thyroid isthmus - ANS_Common bile duct
- Uterus, ascending colon, and descending colon
- Ovaries and most of the intestines
- Liver (except the bare area), gallbladder, and spleen
- Liver (except the bare area), spleen, and stomach - ANS_Uterus, ascending colon, and descending
colon
The lesser sac
- is a diverticulum of the greater sac located posterior to the stomach.
- extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.
- is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs.
- attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon. - ANS_is a diverticulum of the greater sac
located posterior to the stomach.
The renal arteries are located _________ to the renal veins.
- lateral
- posterior
- inferior
- anterior - ANS_posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to another body system.
- True
,- False - ANS_True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in the body.
- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Endocrine
- Nervous - ANS_Nervous
Neurons have the unique ability to send and receive electrical signals, which allows them to
communicate with each other and with other parts of the body.
- False
- True - ANS_True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. - ANS_mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True - ANS_False
,Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one system's performance fails.
- True
- False - ANS_True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
- True
- False - ANS_False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False - ANS_False
Which hormone can be detected in blood or urine, indicating a pregnancy?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) - ANS_Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
The greater sac:
, - is a diverticulum of the mesentery located posterior to the stomach.
- is the omental bursa.
- is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs.
- extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen. - ANS_extends from
the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.
Which structure is NOT retroperitoneal?
- Pancreas
- Urinary bladder
- Gallbladder
- Abdominal aorta - ANS_Gallbladder
Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a coronal scanning plane image?
- Lateral
- Medial
- Anterior
- Superior - ANS_Anterior
Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?
- Common bile duct
- Renal artery
- Splenic vein
- Thyroid isthmus - ANS_Common bile duct
