DMSG 1321 Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy Midterm Exam Questions and Answers
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 - Answers 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. - Answers 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 - Answers posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to another body system.
- True
- False - Answers True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in the body.
,- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Endocrine
- Nervous - Answers 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 - Answers True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. - Answers mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True - Answers False
Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one system's performance fails.
- True
- False - Answers True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
,- True
- False - Answers False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False - Answers 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) - Answers 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. - Answers
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 - Answers Gallbladder
Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a coronal scanning plane image?
, - Lateral
- Medial
- Anterior
- Superior - Answers Anterior
Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?
- Common bile duct
- Renal artery
- Splenic vein
- Thyroid isthmus - Answers Common bile duct
The urinary system regulates blood volume and composition by filtering waste from the blood
that passes through the kidneys, which form urine.
- False
- True - Answers True
Which is the 'master' endocrine gland?
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Brain
- Pancreas - Answers Pituitary gland
Which group of structures is intraperitoneal in location?
- Gallbladder, stomach, and ovaries
- Uterus, abdominal lymph nodes, and somatic nerves
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 - Answers 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. - Answers 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 - Answers posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to another body system.
- True
- False - Answers True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in the body.
,- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Endocrine
- Nervous - Answers 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 - Answers True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. - Answers mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True - Answers False
Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one system's performance fails.
- True
- False - Answers True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
,- True
- False - Answers False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False - Answers 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) - Answers 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. - Answers
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 - Answers Gallbladder
Which anatomic area is NOT seen on a coronal scanning plane image?
, - Lateral
- Medial
- Anterior
- Superior - Answers Anterior
Which structure is NOT oriented horizontally in the body?
- Common bile duct
- Renal artery
- Splenic vein
- Thyroid isthmus - Answers Common bile duct
The urinary system regulates blood volume and composition by filtering waste from the blood
that passes through the kidneys, which form urine.
- False
- True - Answers True
Which is the 'master' endocrine gland?
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Brain
- Pancreas - Answers Pituitary gland
Which group of structures is intraperitoneal in location?
- Gallbladder, stomach, and ovaries
- Uterus, abdominal lymph nodes, and somatic nerves
