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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What are the components of bile?
What are the components of bile?
Where does bile flow from the liver?
Where does bile flow from the liver?
What is the approximate capacity of the gallbladder?
What is the approximate capacity of the gallbladder?
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What is broken down into iron and bilirubin?
What is broken down into iron and bilirubin?
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Study Notes
Radiographic Anatomy of Gallbladder & Biliary Ducts
- Gallbladder (GB) and Biliary Ducts (BD) are important components of the hepatobiliary system.
- Radiographic procedures help visualize these structures for diagnosis and treatment.
Liver Anatomy
- The liver is the largest glandular organ, weighing approximately 1.5 kg.
- Located below the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.
- Comprised of two main lobes: right (larger) and left.
Blood Supply to the Liver
- Blood supply is provided by the portal vein and hepatic artery.
- The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the stomach, spleen, and intestines.
- The hepatic artery branches off the aorta, supplying oxygen-rich blood.
Functions of the Liver
- Bile Production: Produces about one quart of bile per day, which has a yellow-green color with a pH of 7.6 to 8.
- Energy Storage: Stores glycogen, which can be converted to glucose when needed.
- Fat Modification: Modifies fats for energy use.
- Vitamin and Mineral Storage: Stores vitamins and iron to support bodily functions.
- Blood Protein Formation: Synthesizes proteins found in blood plasma.
- Red Blood Cell Maintenance: Destroys old red blood cells to maintain turnover in the bloodstream.
- Urea Synthesis: Converts ammonia to urea for safe excretion in urine.
- Detoxification: Removes harmful substances from the bloodstream.
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Test your knowledge of the radiographic anatomy, procedures, and positioning of the gallbladder and biliary ducts with this quiz by Prof. Akram Asbeutah, PhD. Learn about the anatomy of the liver, blood supply, and its positioning relative to the diaphragm.
