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Which organ manufactures bile?
Which organ manufactures bile?
- Stomach
- Liver (correct)
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
What is the function of bile?
What is the function of bile?
- Aids in digestion of fats (correct)
- Aids in digestion of carbohydrates
- Aids in digestion of vitamins
- Aids in digestion of proteins
What can cause stone blocks in the bile ducts?
What can cause stone blocks in the bile ducts?
- Insufficient bile salts and lecithin (correct)
- Excessive cholesterol
- Excessive bile salts and lecithin
- Insufficient cholesterol
Which imaging technique is commonly used for the initial examination of gallstones?
Which imaging technique is commonly used for the initial examination of gallstones?
What is the term for a radiographic examination specifically of the gallbladder?
What is the term for a radiographic examination specifically of the gallbladder?
What is the function of the gallbladder?
What is the function of the gallbladder?
What is the term for a closed sac having a distinct membrane and division from nearby tissue?
What is the term for a closed sac having a distinct membrane and division from nearby tissue?
What is the term for a radiographic examination of the biliary duct or tree?
What is the term for a radiographic examination of the biliary duct or tree?
What is the common symptom experienced by patients with gallstones?
What is the common symptom experienced by patients with gallstones?
What is the term for a particular type of stone that is calcified around the rim and has a gas fissure going through it?
What is the term for a particular type of stone that is calcified around the rim and has a gas fissure going through it?
Which imaging technique is considered invasive and involves direct injection into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
Which imaging technique is considered invasive and involves direct injection into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
What is the term for a radiographic examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts?
What is the term for a radiographic examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts?
Which route of entry is used for the invasive study where the patient is given a fatty drink?
Which route of entry is used for the invasive study where the patient is given a fatty drink?
What is the term for the visualization of the gallbladder using contrast media?
What is the term for the visualization of the gallbladder using contrast media?
Which non-invasive imaging technique has decreased the need for ERCP?
Which non-invasive imaging technique has decreased the need for ERCP?
What is the term for the non-invasive imaging technique that has decreased the need for percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography?
What is the term for the non-invasive imaging technique that has decreased the need for percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected directly into the ducts through a percutaneous approach?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected directly into the ducts through a percutaneous approach?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected into the ducts through an in-dwelling drainage tube?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected into the ducts through an in-dwelling drainage tube?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected directly into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
What is the term for the invasive study where the contrast medium is injected directly into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
What is the term for the non-invasive imaging technique that has decreased the need for exploratory procedures?
What is the term for the non-invasive imaging technique that has decreased the need for exploratory procedures?
Which method of examination is named according to the route of entry of the medium and the portion of the biliary tract examined?
Which method of examination is named according to the route of entry of the medium and the portion of the biliary tract examined?
Which invasive study involves direct injection into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
Which invasive study involves direct injection into the liver under fluoroscopic control by a radiologist?
What is the term used for the visualization of the gallbladder by the use of contrast media?
What is the term used for the visualization of the gallbladder by the use of contrast media?
What is the purpose of non-invasive CT and MRI cholangiography?
What is the purpose of non-invasive CT and MRI cholangiography?
What are the indications for performing Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography?
What are the indications for performing Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography?
What is the term for examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts?
What is the term for examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts?
What is the route of entry for the medium in oral biliary exams?
What is the route of entry for the medium in oral biliary exams?
What is the route of entry for the medium in IV biliary exams?
What is the route of entry for the medium in IV biliary exams?
What is the route of entry for the medium in direct injection in the ducts biliary exams?
What is the route of entry for the medium in direct injection in the ducts biliary exams?
What is the term used for the examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts using the percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography technique?
What is the term used for the examination of the gallbladder and biliary ducts using the percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography technique?
