Complete Solutions
3 arteries supply each gland: Correct Answers suprarenal
branch of the inferior phrenic artery, suprarenal branch of the
aorta, suprarenal branch of the renal artery
3 portions of the small bowel Correct Answers duodenum,
jejunum, and ileum.
4 layers of the bladder wall: Correct Answers mucosa,
submucosa, muscularis, serosa
A single ______________ extends from the hilum of each
adrenal gland. Correct Answers suprarenal vein
Adrenal gland size varies by are typically ________ cm long
and ______ cm wide. Correct Answers 3-6, 2-4
After the pronephros, the ________ is next to appear and has
partial function. Correct Answers mesonephros (midkidney)
Bowel wall layers create a sonographic appearance called a
______________ (where the 5 layers can be visualized) Correct
Answers gut signature
By the end of the embryonic period (10 weeks) and prior to
degeneration, it claims the pronephric duct and becomes the
_______________. It has partial function. Correct Answers
mesonephric duct
,Close to or adjoining the renal system. Correct Answers
juxtarenal
Collecting tubules transport urine from ______________ to
_______________. Correct Answers cortex to pyramids
Colon is divided into sections called Correct Answers haustra
During he 4th-5th week, the ____________ appears and is
nonfunctional. It rapidly degenerates and leaves a duct to be
used by the next kidney. Correct Answers pronephros
(forekidney)
Each adrenal gland contains 2 parts: Correct Answers Medulla
and Cortex
Each kidney has 3 poles: Correct Answers upper, mid, or lower
Echogenicity of the cortex in neonates will decrease to less than
that of the liver by _______ months of age. Correct Answers 4-
6
Fibrous capsule called the ______________ convert and
protects the renal cortex from trauma and infection. Innermost
layer. Correct Answers True capsule/Renal capsule
From the arcuate arteries, the interlobular arteries travel into the
Correct Answers renal cortex
Functional unit of the kidney Correct Answers nephron
, Hollow muscular organ located posterior to the symphysis pubis
Correct Answers urinary bladder
How do you evaluate the stomach sonographically? Correct
Answers drink 10-40 oz of water through as straw while the
sonographer observes the LUQ and scan the patient upright
How much do kidneys weigh? Correct Answers 130-150 grams
If _____________ of sex hormones occurs, it can cause
secondary masculine characteristics in women. Correct Answers
hypersecretion
If a cystic mass is seen in the LUQ, it should be measured to
determine if its the stomach and then give the patient what
Correct Answers a carbonated drink to see bubbles in the
stomach
If a kidney is absent or ectopic in neonates, the adrenal gland
Correct Answers remains in the renal fossa
In females, the mesonephric duct becomes ______________
Correct Answers mulleriam duct
In males, the mesonephric duct becomes ______________
Correct Answers wolffian duct
In prepubertal boys, ____________ occurs will accelerate adult
masculine development and the growth of pubic hair. Correct
Answers hypersecretion