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DMSG1321 Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Midterm Questions with Answers (100% Correct
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 Answer: 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.
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- attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon. Answer: 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 Answer: posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to
another body system.
- True
- False Answer: True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in
the body.
- Respiratory
- Urinary
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- Endocrine
- Nervous Answer: 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 Answer: True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. Answer: mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True Answer: False
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Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one
system's performance fails.
- True
- False Answer: True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
- True
- False Answer: False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False Answer: False
Which hormone can be detected in blood or urine, indicating a
pregnancy?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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DMSG1321 Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Midterm Questions with Answers (100% Correct
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 Answer: 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.
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- attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon. Answer: 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 Answer: posterior
A body system's function may serve as an accessory function to
another body system.
- True
- False Answer: True
The _______________ system monitors and controls almost every organ in
the body.
- Respiratory
- Urinary
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- Endocrine
- Nervous Answer: 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 Answer: True
Intraperitoneal structures are connected to the cavity wall by the:
- greater sac.
- mesentery.
- omentum.
- lesser sac. Answer: mesentery
Tendons connect bones to bones.
- False
- True Answer: False
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Systems that share the same function can replace each other if one
system's performance fails.
- True
- False Answer: True
Endocrine glands release hormones via ducts into the bloodstream.
- True
- False Answer: False
The pumping (contracting) phase of the heart is called diastole.
- True
- False Answer: False
Which hormone can be detected in blood or urine, indicating a
pregnancy?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (BhCG)
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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