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1. Achalasia is generally defined as ____. motor disorder of the
esophagus
2. The act of swallowing is termed _____. deglutition
3. Which of the following projections would NOT be com- scapular Y projection
monly performed during a shoulder arthrogram?
4. During an arthrogram, why is the knee flexed follow- To coat the soft tissue struc-
ing injection of contrast media before imaging? tures with contrast media
5. The main function of bile is to _____. emulsify fats
6. The rapid introduction of contrast agents into the vas- bolus injection
cular system is termed _____.
7. The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the nephron
______.
8. While attempting to insert an enema tip into the rec- have the radiologist insert it
tum, the technologist experiences resistance. What under fluoroscopy
should be the next step taken by the technologist?
9. The term for leakage of an iodinated contrast media extravasation (infiltration)
outside the vessel and into surrounding soft tissues is
_____.
10. The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indenta- left primary bronchus
tion seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.
11. Which level of severity is the reaction of small hives? moderate reaction
12. What is the term for the longitudinal mucosal folds rugae
found within the stomach?
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